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  • State of the Province Address 2026

    On 25 February, Premier Alan Winde delivered the 2026 State of the Province Address in George, reflecting on progress made by the Western Cape Government and outlining priorities for the year ahead

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  • Curb The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Outbreak

    The Western Cape Government is
    taking decisive action to curb the
    national FMD Outbreak affecting
    parts of the Western Cape

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  • Welcome to our 2025 Executive Edition

    This FOR YOU edition offers a comprehensive look at the WCG’s leadership and structure, featuring detailed profiles of each Provincial Minister and Head of Department, along with an overview of all 13 departments

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  • Provincial Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

    We bring you our Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP) for 2025 – 2030: the result of our engagement with you and your community, to make the Western Cape better for everyone!

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  • Welcome to our Western Cape Government Record of Delivery (RoD)

    We highlight the WCG’s successes and resident-centric achievements during 2024/2025 – as well as each department’s commitments for the year ahead into 2026. 

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  • Supporting greater energy and water resilience for businesses in the Western Cape

    An open call to local businesses to access free green economy help desks to improve energy and water resilience

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  • Build your Export Skills

    Learn the essentials of exporting and unlock new markets for your business. Join the free Online Export Course and get export-ready

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  • Apply for the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme

    The Department of Economic Development and Tourism invites applications for the Export Competitiveness Enhancement Programme. The fund application window is open!

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  • The Western Cape's economy is humming with more jobs

    Our Growth for Jobs Strategy delivers results!  The Western Cape’s unemployment rate is now below 20%, making it the best place in South Africa to find a job. 

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Premier Alan Winde

Premier Alan Winde

Meet Alan Winde, the Premier of the Western Cape. Find out more about the Premier's background.

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Western Cape Government Cabinet

Meet the cabinet

  • This Cabinet has been carefully put together with the pledges of the WCG in mind. 
  • The residents of our extraordinary province have given us the mandate to continue in office and keep working to improve their lives.

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Keep up to date with the latest provincial gazettes. You can view current and past gazettes here.

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