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Ricardo Mackenzie
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Mackenzie takes the train to work on his first day as Mobility MEC – will his commitment to public transport last?

Tafelberg
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Tafelberg SCA case looms as Winde and activists clash over Cape Town housing crisis

Winde Cape Town police gangs gang
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Gang Capture: Western Cape to fund lifestyle audits of top police officials

Ricardo Mackenzie
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Mackenzie takes the train to work on his first day as Mobility MEC – will his commitment to public transport last?

Tafelberg
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Tafelberg SCA case looms as Winde and activists clash over Cape Town housing crisis

Winde Cape Town police gangs gang
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Gang Capture: Western Cape to fund lifestyle audits of top police officials

Western Cape census alan winde
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Electricity crisis: Western Cape Government allocates R88m to tackle load shedding impact on service delivery

By Storm Simpson30-01-2023 09:50

‘We cannot allow our citizens to suffer any further. We must act to urgently stabilise municipal services,’ said the Western Cape Premier.

Winde Cape town trains
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Winde cautiously welcomes Eerste River train service resumption

By Storm Simpson17-01-2023 10:35

Winde welcomed the resumption of train service and urged national government to get all trains back up and running.

Andre de Ruyter
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De Ruyter resignation: Winde tells Ramaphosa to appoint ‘fit-for-purpose’ Eskom CEO

By Storm Simpson14-12-2022 17:25

‘His resignation comes at an extremely precarious time for South Africa as we continue to face relentless and continuous load shedding…’ said Winde.

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Progress in investigation into link between Cape police and gangs

By Storm Simpson11-11-2022 17:46

Alan Winde appointed the retired Major General Oswald Reddy with the probe. It is alleged that gangsters have captured top SAPS officials.

Winde Cape Town police gangs gang
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Winde investigates whether 28s gang and ‘senior’ Cape Town cops are in cahoots

By Storm Simpson27-10-2022 17:39

A recent High Court judgement said evidence suggests that the 28s gang has access to the table where the Western Cape police commissioner meets with his senior managers.

Cosatu National strike
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Massive COSATU strike to hit Cape Town streets despite Winde’s ‘misguided’ jibe

By Storm Simpson03-08-2022 18:15

COSATU said it received permission for the protected strike and will go ahead on Thursday. The Federation wants both the DA and ANC governments to put an end to gang violence.

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Firefighters applauded for braving raging Rietvlei and wine estate wildfires

By Tshepiso Mametela14-06-2022 13:21

Firefighters have been hailed for containing the fire that broke out in Tableview last week. Rescuers will continue monitoring the area.

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Western Cape Govt pushes for removal of COVID-19 restrictions

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty03-06-2022 13:22

Premier Alan Winde and the Western Cape’s Health Department will soon share data that the COVID-19 restrictions in SA are unnecessary.

Western Cape Safety Dashboard
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Western Cape Safety Dashboard: Data shows the province’s children are born into violence

By Storm Simpson26-05-2022 15:00

The Western Cape unveiled its safety dashboard, which tracks where and when injuries occur and patterns of trauma among the population in near-real-time.

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Debbie Schäfer hands in resignation, will remain a DA member

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty21-04-2022 16:30

While Debbie Schäfer’s resignation has been accepted, she remains a strong member of the Democratic Alliance (DA).

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde ‘deeply disturbed’ by taxi violence

By Storm Simpson24-03-2022 11:16

‘I absolutely respect the rights of anybody to raise issues – to even protest – but not to disrupt in the way that this has been disrupted,’ said Winde.

Winde Western Cape Ukraine
South Africa

DA-led W Cape govt is firmly in Ukraine’s corner as Pretoria takes ‘balanced’ approach

By Storm Simpson11-03-2022 13:45

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde met with Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa on Friday and urged Cyril Ramaphosa to do the same.

albert fritz alan winde
Western Cape

‘I am extremely angry’: Winde fires alleged sex pest Fritz immediately

By Storm Simpson01-03-2022 10:37

‘It is clear to me that Mr Fritz is not a fit and proper person to hold any position in my executive council,’ said Winde.

Winde albert Fritz
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Albert Fritz: Winde ‘strongly urges’ complainants to lay criminal charges

By Dan Meyer31-01-2022 18:19

Winde said on Monday that he is awaiting the report into allegations of sexual misconduct by MEC Albert Fritz, who he suspended last week.

Albert fritz sexual assault
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Albert Fritz: Winde gives update on allegations, threatens possible charges

By Weekend News Producer30-01-2022 15:45

“The option of me laying criminal charges against Minister Albert Fritz remains firmly on the table.” Winde has provided a big update.

albert fritz
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Gender Commission to monitor Albert Fritz sexual assault case

By Thabo Baloyi29-01-2022 09:01

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) hopes for a fair outcome in the independent probe against Western Cape MEC Albert Fritz

police winde Zephany Nurse Kidnapping Trial
Western Cape

Police looking into Albert Fritz sexual assault allegations

By Storm Simpson27-01-2022 17:04

The police in the Western Cape said an inquiry into the sexual assault allegations against Fritz is underway but a criminal case is yet to be opened.

Winde albert Fritz
Western Cape

‘I am not in a position to lay criminal charges currently’: Winde provides update on Fritz allegations

By Storm Simpson25-01-2022 17:35

‘The complainants who have approached me have been informed that they have the option to lay criminal charges too, and that any necessary support will be provided to them should they elect to do so,’ said Winde.

Albert Fritz Winde
Western Cape

Winde suspends Western Cape safety MEC Albert Fritz immediately

By Storm Simpson24-01-2022 08:39

Winde said an investigation into the ‘serious allegations’ against Fritz is underway. The suspended MEC has offered his full cooperation.

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70 years strong! Inside Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s surprise birthday [photos]

By Naledi de Wee19-10-2021 11:12

Friends and family came together to celebrate the legendary Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s 70th birthday in Cape Town on Wednesday 13 October.

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Cele vs Winde: WC doesn’t have the most police resources, says premier

By Thabo Baloyi11-10-2021 05:30

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says contrary to Minister Bheki Cele’s claims, there aren’t enough police officers on the ground

Western Cape policing
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Alan Winde slams Cele’s comments over Western Cape policing

By The South African09-10-2021 14:42

The state of Western Cape policing? “A Satellite Police Station, which serves Nyanga and Phillipi, has not had electricity for two years…”

National state of disaster Western Cape 60 years and older herd immunity
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How the Western Cape plans to ‘get the balance right’ if The National State of Disaster ends

By Storm Simpson07-10-2021 14:35

The extension of the National State of Disaster is imminent. Before that happens Winde wants President Ramaphosa to consult the provinces.

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Festive season: Get your first dose of vaccine by 20 October to ensure maximum protection

By Storm Simpson30-09-2021 17:52

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said residents must get their first shot of vaccine by 20 October to ensure they are fully protected by December.

Russia Western Cape ALan Winde
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Level 1 loading? WC Premier Winde to consult government about the end of lockdowns

By Storm Simpson22-09-2021 14:56

Winde called for an end to the National State of Disaster. He said he would request ‘a clear plan for its termination, with set timeframes’ from government.

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