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Addressing Cape Town’s Port Crisis: Premier Winde’s Efforts and Insights

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is working to resolve the infrastructure challenges at the Port of Cape Town, which caused delays for vessels and impacted the provincial economy. He engaged in discussions with national government ministers to address the inefficiencies and fiscal shortcomings faced by the province. Premier Winde stressed the importance of infrastructure developments for stimulating exports and economic growth, particularly for the agricultural sector. Despite the challenges of the past year, the government remains committed to the welfare of its citizens and ensuring safety during the festive season.

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A United Front Against Gender-Based Violence: Wale Street’s Human Chain Initiative

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In Cape Town, a human chain was formed to show support for victims and survivors of genderbased violence (GBV). The Western Cape Government has pledged to continue fighting GBV all year round and has trained community ambassadors to be the first line of defense against GBV. People are encouraged to take personal responsibility in fighting GBV and to make changes within their communities. Victims and survivors can receive help through the Department of Social Development’s tollfree number or by sending an SMS.

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The Western Cape Leads Job Creation and Unemployment Reduction in South Africa

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South Africa’s economic challenges have been met with success in the Western Cape, which has become a beacon of hope for job creation. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey by Statistics South Africa, the region has outperformed all other provinces. The Western Cape generated a remarkable 368,000 jobs between the second quarter of 2022 and the same period in 2023, marking a 15.7% increase in employment yearonyear, surpassing Gauteng.

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Reviving the Western Cape Taxi Industry and Fostering Stronger Collaborations

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The Western Cape taxi industry had a challenging period due to an eightday stayaway that led to widespread damage to property, the local economy, and the region’s reputation. During a joint press conference, Premier Alan Winde, the City of Cape Town (CoCT), the Western Cape Government (WCG), and Santaco discussed the financial and reputational losses incurred by the industry, estimated by Santaco’s first deputy chairperson, Nceba Enge, at R50 million per day.