insert_link South Africa Western Cape premier Alan Winde says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well Western Cape premier, Alan Winde, says the investigation into the George building collapse is progressing well. Thirty-four construction workers died when the five-story building collapsed on the sixth of this month. The search and recovery operation was concluded last week Friday, and the site was handed over to the police. V3 Consulting Engineers is leading the provincial government’s investigation. Winde says they have a responsibility to ensure that everything is […] todayMay 23, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Search Intensifies And Hope Persists for Trapped George Building Collapse Victims in Western Cape Western Cape Disaster Management says all individuals still trapped under the rubble of the collapsed multi-storey building under construction in George, will be treated as alive for the next three days. This is as search and rescue efforts continue. Seven of the 75 construction workers who were on-site at the time of the collapse have been killed, while 41 remain trapped. Western Cape Disaster Management chief, Colin Deiner, says rescuers […] todayMay 8, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa DA Western Cape’s premier candidate has announced plans to make the province the first in being load-shedding-free The DA Western Cape's premier candidate Alan Winde has announced plans to make the province the first load-shedding-free province. He pledges to end the scourge of load-shedding, citing its devastating impact on jobs, the economy, and community safety. The City of Cape Town is also implementing robust protection plans and investing in grid upgrades and renewable energy projects. According to Winde, the province has lost billions due to load-shedding, prompting […] todayMay 2, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa SA’s Western Cape Premier Expresses Concern Over Wind Damage SA's Western Cape Premier Alan Winde voices worry over the detrimental effects of strong winds on electricity infrastructure as torrential weather hits parts of the province, resulting in at least one fatality in Paarl and damage to twenty-six schools. Power outages have affected various West Coast towns, as well as the Lourensford and Gordon’s Bay areas. Winde acknowledges the outstanding efforts of disaster management and emergency services personnel in safeguarding […] todayApril 9, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Government Orders Closure of Public Schools in Affected Areas Due to Severe Weather Damage In response to reports of damage caused by high winds over the weekend, the Western Cape government has announced the closure of all public schools in the Cape Winelands, Overberg, and Helderberg areas today. Education MEC David Maynier stated that the decision was made following reports of school damage and that the department's infrastructure team is currently assessing the extent of the damage. todayApril 8, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Premier Alerts Emergency Services Amid Severe Weather Warning Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has announced that all disaster management and emergency services are on high alert following a level nine warning issued by the South African Weather Service for damaging winds and rain across the province. Strong winds have already caused damage and exacerbated fires, particularly in the Cape Winelands, although most have been contained. Winde emphasized that protecting lives is the top priority, followed by safeguarding critical […] todayApril 8, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Criticizes Western Cape Premier’s Address, Calls for Urgent Interventions ActionSA in the Western Cape criticizes Premier Alan Winde's state of the province address, citing a lack of clear plans to tackle declining governance, service delivery, and inequality. The party proposes robust measures against crime, social support for addicts, increased healthcare investment, and a new approach to housing provision. Michelle Wasserman of ActionSA emphasizes the need for urgent interventions to address collapsing municipalities and the looming threat of criminality. Wasserman […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 6
