Now that the Western Cape appears to be past its peak, the premier and the DA feel that government should do away with lockdown restrictions.
Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde has been in talks with vaccine suppliers so that the province may have its own rollout.
Winde thanked frontline workers for their efforts, but said that COVID-19 cases continue to heap pressure on the province’s health systems.
The grim stats come as President Cyril Ramaphosa said government is making all efforts to secure a COVID-19 vaccine, but at an appropriate time.
Alan Winde welcomed additional restrictions on alcohol and social gatherings under Level 3 lockdown. He does, however, have one grievance.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde will request the PCC to impose tighter restrictions in the province on Monday, with COVID-19 cases surging.
Crime and unidentified bodies are contributing to space constraints in the province.
Following Ramaphosa’s speech on Monday, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said he doesn’t believe the right balance has been achieved.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has said they have a critical role to play in countering the spread of COVID-19 and keeping the economy open
Floyd Shivambu has responded to Alan Winde’s call for the EFF to stay away from Brackenfell High School following violent clashes.
Preliminary data indicates that of the 63 COVID-19 cases linked to the club, 37 are learners in matric in schools in the Southern Suburbs.
The COVID-19 pandemic is said to have cost the province 170 000 jobs
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said Stage 4 load shedding adds another layer of difficulty to businesses that are already struggling.
The provincial government said the facility would be decommissioned as the Western Cape sees a decline in the number of infections, deaths and people requiring admissions in the metro
Due to a decline in infections in the Western Cape, the Brackengate Field Hospital will replace the CTICC as the new ‘Hospital of Hope’.
Premier Alan Winde said that alcohol ban must be lifted to stop mounting job losses, with hospitals ready to combat any surge in cases.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said that the positive report is testament to his government’s commitment to transparency and clean governance
Premier Alan Winde has listed COVID-19 cases in each sub-district of the province. Here are the areas of the Western Cape with the most cases.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has taken the decision to rest after testing positive for COVID-19 and developing a fever as a result.
Alan Winde has received a positive test result for COVID-19. The Western Cape Premier is currently in self-isolation at home.
Winde said that lifting the alcohol ban has led to hospitals being flooded with patients, and he urged resident to drink responsibly.
The president agreed that the ‘limit’ of beds was a major concern.
The Western Cape’s response to the pandemic will be evaluated by Ramaphosa and a team of ministers who will visit the province on Friday.
With 18 000 tests piling up in the Western Cape’s backlog, Mkhize has said that the global shortage is causing concern worldwide.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has shared details around the sites prepared for the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.