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Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Premier welcomes construction of new fire station in Robertson

With the new station, response times will be dramatically improved

This week Premier Alan Winde helped to formally open the new fire station in Roberston, in the Langeberg Local Municipality. Up until now, the municipality had operated a satellite fire station based in Ashton to service five towns and neighbouring farms. With the new station, response times will be dramatically…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Minister of Executive Council (MEC) Sharna Fernandez conducts oversight visits at South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices

These oversight visits follow last month’s reports of at least 150 000 SASSA grant beneficiaries not receiving their payouts for January

On 02 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited different SASSA offices in Cape Town. These oversight visits follow last month’s reports of at least 150 000 SASSA grant beneficiaries not receiving their payouts for January. SASSA is a national agency of the South African government,…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Minister Marais expresses condolences on the passing of Tony Cedras

Born in Elsies River, Cape Town, Tony Cedras was a sought-after session player who toured the world as part of the Graceland Show Band, and before that, as a member of the Amandla Cultural Ensemble in exile

It was with great sadness that the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport learnt of the passing of internationally renowned jazz artist Anthony (Tony) Cedras. He passed away on 29 January 2024 after a battle with emphysema. In 2022, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Premier Alan Winde visits Bishop Lavis to assess services

Launched in 2020, LEAP is currently operational in 13 murder hotspot areas in Cape Town and has been a resounding success

This week Premier Alan Winde visited the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) base in Bishop Lavis to show his appreciation to officers for the hard work they do to help keep communities safe throughout the year. Launched in 2020, LEAP is currently operational in 13 murder hotspot areas in Cape…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Premier engages with Khayelitsha entrepreneurs

It is an initiative that provides financial support to entrepreneurs, aimed at growing and developing their SMMEs

Following a successful festive season, Premier Alan Winde visited two iconic tourism attractions in Khayelitsha to engage with entrepreneurs and thank them for playing their part in ensuring Cape Town and the Western Cape remained a destination of choice for tens of thousands of visitors. At Siki’s Coffee, owner Sikelela…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Premier Winde and Minister Maynier welcome learners and teachers back to school

The school year kicks off for 537 learners at Westcott Primary today, including 55 Grade Rs and 74 Grade 1s at the start of their school career

This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Westcott Primary School to welcome learners and staff back to school for the 2024 school year. The school year kicks off for 537 learners at Westcott Primary today, including 55 Grade Rs and 74 Grade 1s at the start…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Premier Alan Winde thanks emergency services’ staff for keeping province safe over the festive season

Premier thanks all disaster management, law enforcement, and tourism sector role players for their incredible hard work over the festive season

Premier Alan Winde thanked the countless emergency services’ staff who worked long hours, often under difficult circumstances, to keep Western Cape residents and visitors to our province safe over the festive season. "These dedicated and brave women and men continue to make us all very proud. While many of us…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Agreement bolsters Western Cape Climate Change Resilience

The MOA will provide an enabling platform to pursue local and international research and capacity-building opportunities to build the climate change knowledge base in the Western Cape

In a ground-breaking development, and as part of the ongoing commitment of the Western Cape Government to bolster and ensure a strong climate-resilient future for the province, the Western Cape Departments of Agriculture and of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, yesterday, 7 November 2023, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Premier saddened by deaths of three navy officers

Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector, Master Warrant Officer William Mathipa, and Warrant Officer Mmokwapa Mojela will always be remembered for their courage and dedication to the South African Navy and nation

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has expressed his profound sadness at the deaths of three South African Navy officers in a training exercise off of Kommetjie this week. “Members of South Africa’s armed services often face danger in the service of our country. Lieutenant Commander Gillian Hector, Master Warrant Officer…

Western Cape Government: Department of the Premier
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South Africa: Nearly 1700 new homeowners benefit through the Ministerial housing programme

The Ministerial Projects have resulted in the completion of 1696 housing units, with an additional 402 units to be completed by May 2024

The Ministerial Projects initiated by Tertuis Simmers, the Provincial Minister of the former Department of Human Settlements (now the Department of Infrastructure), have achieved a significant milestone with the successful delivery of homes to nearly 1700 new homeowners in the Western Cape. Upon his appointment, Minister Simmers committed to completing…