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Premier Winde refutes Bheki Cele’s claims that WC has the most policing resources
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has hit back at Police Minister Bheki Cele’s claims that the province has the most…
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Western Cape authorities planning to expand Red Dot taxi service
The Western Cape authorities plan to reach even more residents with its Red Dot taxi service. With a fleet of…
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WC premier pushing to move to lockdown level 1 as soon as possible
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde will be pushing for the province to be moved to lockdown level 1 as soon…
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Alan Winde: Western Cape on track to exit 3rd wave by September 27
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said as the province has passed the peak of the third wave and infections, admissions,…
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SA cannot be in a state of disaster indefinitely – Premier Winde to govt
Premier Alan Winde on Monday said that the country could not be in a state of disaster indefinitely. He’s welcomed…
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Action Society joins calls for SAPS devolution
Civil rights organization Action Society has joined calls from the Western Cape to decentralize the South African Police Service. Such…
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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde calls for end to National State of Disaster
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, is calling for the end to the National State of Disaster. He says a blanket…
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WC brings vaccines to the young as Covid-19 cases spike among under-20s
As Covid-19 cases continue to increase among the under 20-year-olds, the provincial Health Department is launching another campaign to get…
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Western Cape govt says land expropriation without compensation will severely impact SA
The Western Cape government said that amending Section 25 of the Constitution to allow land expropriation without compensation would severely…
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Cape Town opens 2nd mass vaccination site in Athlone
Cape Town now has a second mass vaccination site. From Tuesday, the Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope will be open…
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WC Premier Winde gets first Pfizer jab in Mitchell’s Plain to encourage community members
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde rolled up his sleeve for his first dose of the Pfizer jab on Saturday. Winde…
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Relief as no taxi violence incident reported overnight in Cape Town
While major public transport routes in Cape Town have been affected by attacks on taxis, there has been no incidents…
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WC Premier Winde wants more soldiers deployed to help deal with taxi violence
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is calling for more soldiers to be deployed to ensure the safety of Cape Town…
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Western Cape govt: Coordinated efforts in motion to end CT taxi violence
The Western Cape government said that coordinated efforts were in motion to end deadly taxi violence in Cape Town. Transport…
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Western Cape sees overwhelming vaccine registration response from 35 plus age group
Western Cape authorities continue to see an overwhelming response from the 35 to 49 cohort who are eligible for the…
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Alan Winde: COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins allowed but not advised for 35+ age group
Those in 35-49 age bracket ( 35+) can do walk-ins for the Covid-19 vaccine but need to understand that they…
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More police officers deployed to quell deadly Cape Town taxi violence
Additional police officers have been deployed to Mew Way in Harare, Cape Town, after three people were shot and killed…
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The Western Cape is prepared for peak of the third COVID-19 wave, says Premier Winde
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Monday said the provincial government had been closely monitoring the growth of COVID-19 cases…
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50 000 WC residents to receive jabs at 155 vaccine sites next week
Western Cape health authorities on Saturday said they planned to inoculate 50,000 residents at 155 vaccine sites next week. This…
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CITCC to be converted into mass vaccination site
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is getting another make-over. Last year it received international attention and applause after it…
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Actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards to get a Special Provincial Funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Friday approved the request for a Special Provincial Funeral for veteran actors Shaleen Surtie-Richards. Western…
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Here is how the Western Cape will launch Phase 2 of the vaccine roll-out
The Western Cape government will officially launch phase 2 of its mass vaccination programme on Monday. To mark this occasion,…
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Here are the 7 Western Cape vaccination sites
The Western Cape government has revealed the initial seven vaccination sites within the province as phase 2 of the roll-out,…
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Cape Town firefighters praised for hard work
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has praised the work of firefighters as they try to combat the blazes. The devastating…
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Suspended MEC Madikizela questions timing of qualification revelation
Suspended Western Cape Transport and Public Works MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela has taken to social media to clarify his qualification saga,…
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WC ANC wants suspended MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela’s conduct investigated over CV matter
The African National Congress (ANC) has written to the Western Cape Legislature’s code of conduct committee to investigate the conduct…
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DA’s Bonginkosi Madikizela suspended as transport MEC amid qualifications probe
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Thursday suspended transport and public works MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela for a period of 14…
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Calls mount for WC DA leader Bonginkosi Madikizela to be fired over CV qualification claim
There have been calls for the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s Western Cape leader, Bonginkosi Madikizela, to step down or be fired…
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WC Premier Winde to argue against stricter Easter lockdown at top-level meeting
The nation’s premiers and the presidential advisory council are set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the COVID-19 situation and…
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Western Cape premier’s department allocated R1.7 billion
The Western Cape premier’s department has been allocated more than R1.7 billion. Delivering his budget on Monday, Alan Winde has…
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WC health officials reflect on first Covid-19 cases from a year ago
Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said that how the province managed its first Covid-19 cases in 2020 is exactly…
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WC to investigate allegations of vaccine queue jumping
The Western Cape Department of Health will be investigating allegations that some people have skipped the queue for their Covid-19…
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WC vaccinates over 2 700 health workers, Premier Winde skips vaccine jab for now
While the Western Cape is making progress with its Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, having vaccinated over 2 700 health-care workers so…
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WC sidesteps national government to approach vaccine manufacturers
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde on Wednesday announced that the provincial government would embark on a procurement process to acquire…
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WC calls on govt to introduce remote working visas for tourists
The Western Cape government will lobby the Presidency for the introduction of a “remote working visa” in an effort to…
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Covid-19 vaccine will cost Western Cape billions
Western Cape premier Alan Winde’s persistent efforts to procure a Covid-19 vaccine will cost the provincial treasury billions of rands…
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Premier Winde condemns attack on journalists at Fish Hoek anti-lockdown protest
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has condemned an attack on journalists by protester in Cape Town. A small group of…
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ANC wants beach protest organisers arrested and charged
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has defended protesters calling for beaches to be reopened in the province. He said the…
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DA backs calls to ease lockdown restrictions in Western Cape
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is backing calls for lockdown restrictions to be eased in the Western Cape. The party on…
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WC Premier Winde warns worst of COVID-19 second wave yet to come
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is warning that the worst of the second wave is yet to come. Provincial infection…
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WC Health MEC in hot water for boasting about holiday on Facebook
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, has described a social media post in which Health MEC, Nomafrench Mbombo, boasts about going…
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Our health-care workers need us to do better this Christmas, says Alan Winde
The second wave of the coronavirus will be significantly larger than the first with its peak already 61% higher than…
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Winde gives Cape Town International Airport thumbs up for its COVID-19 safety protocols
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, has given the Cape Town International Airport the thumbs up for its COVID-19 health and…
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COVID-19: Here are the possible lockdown changes for SA as festive season begins
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) has reportedly agreed that a 10 pm curfew should be imposed in hotspots. A…
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Alan Winde: No decision has been taken yet on Western Cape restrictions
A decision on what measures the provincial government will take in curbing the spread of Covid-19 will be made on…
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WC submits petition to Ramaphosa over constitutionality of R2.3bn budget cuts
The Western Cape government has submitted a petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa questioning the constitutionality of a bill empowering R2.396…
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Premier Winde & WC Cabinet discuss potential district lockdown amid COVID resurgence
Premier Alan Winde and his Cabinet are on Friday discussing potential district lockdowns amid a resurgence of COVID-19. In the…
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Premier Alan Winde calls on the public to take extra precautions against COVID-19
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called on members of the public to take extra precautions against the coronavirus. He…
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Premier Alan Winde says there was no need for red list
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde insisted there had been no need for a red list as he hailed President Cyril…
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WC Premier Winde wants arrests after Brackenfell protests
Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, wants charges laid against those involved in violence at Brackenfell High School. Parents clashed with…
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