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Power to the IPPs: Private sector stepping up in securing Western Cape’s energy future

Independent power producers (IPPs) have been instrumental in adding more megawatts to South Africa and the Western Cape’s power grids...

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Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting held on 28 May 2025

Premier Alan Winde chaired a regular meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Western Cape Government’s...

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Premier Winde with "YeBoneers" at YearBeyond Youth Futures CEO Dialogue

Equipping our youth with the skills they need to thrive: Premier urges business leaders to step up at YearBeyond Youth Futures CEO Dialogue

The YearBeyond programme, a collaborative initiative involving the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, successfully...

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Economic growth, jobs and potential: Western Cape celebrates Africa Day 2025

Sunday 25 May 2025, marks Africa Day, an annual occasion where we commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity – now the...

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National Budget 2025: Western Cape Government welcomes additional funding allocated to provinces for health and education

The Western Cape Government (WCG) cautiously welcomes the tabling of the Budget by Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana and in particular...

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Premier chairs special Premier’s Coordinating Forum to provide clarity on Western Cape budget process

Premier Alan Winde chaired a special Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, to provide clarity to the province’s...

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WC Government delegation at offices of International Renewable Energy Agency

Solidifying partnerships: Western Cape Government concludes successful international trip to UAE and Europe

Premier Alan Winde led a Western Cape Government (WCG) delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, and Austria from 21 April 2025...

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Premier Winde engaging with an attendee at the Premier's Council on Skills

Premier’s Council on Skills looks at impact of artificial intelligence on job creation

On Tuesday, 15 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde chaired the first Premier’s Council on Skills (PCS) of 2025. The PCS looked at the impact of...

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Premier receives update on SAPS investigation into George building collapse disaster

On Friday, 11 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde met with Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Thembisile Patekile, to receive...

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Premier Winde, Minister Marais and Ald. Smith at Premier's digicon

Safety Partnerships in action: Premier’s digicon looks at collaboration in addressing crime

On Thursday, 10 April 2025, Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon focusing on the efforts of the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape...

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