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 26
insert_link South Africa Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has cautioned the media and the public against the spread of fake news Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has cautioned the media and the public against the spread of fake news, including playing politics in the wake of the five-story George building collapse. He emphasised the need to focus on the rescue efforts, with 47 people still trapped under the rubble and six confirmed dead. Winde condemns the reports of misinformation, including false claims about the number of casualties: todayMay 8, 2024 92
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 7