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On Monday (20 July), Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) celebrated with Zuliswa Maqana on her discharge from the hospital after being in hospital for 77 days. 🏥👏🏼 She was one of the longest hospitalised COVID-19 patients in the WC. Read her full story here:
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I am completely outraged at the move to exempt
@Eskom_SA
from disclosing its irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure in its annual financial statements for the last financial year and the next two years.
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I received a positive test result for Covid-19 this morning,& I am in self-isolation at home for 14 days.
On Sunday, I started to develop mild flu-like symptoms. As I am Diabetic (type 2)& over 55 years of age, I know I am at a higher risk of developing a more serious illness.
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Victoria Hospital Celebrates discharge of their longest ventilated Covid-19 patient 📣The story of Mr. Robson Shaby is one of hope and recovery. The 30yr old overcame all odds to beat Covid-19& became one of the first critically ill recoveries in Victoria Hospital.🙏🏼
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A very big congratulations to Ashley Uys, 39, from Belhar, Cape Town, for getting approval from SAHPRA for the antigen test his company manufactured. This will be the first in Africa. Innovation at it’s finest! 👏🏼
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If the Russian leader sets foot in the Western Cape we as the provincial government will have him arrested by our own
@WesternCapeGov
funded Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers. If the South African Police Service is not instructed to act, we will.
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I'm dismayed at the termination of Andre de Ruyter as Eskom’s Group Chief Executive. It is clear Mr. de Ruyter was forced out because of his courage in speaking out about the endemic corruption that's been plaguing Eskom for decades under the ANC government.
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I would like to officially welcome United Airlines to Cape Town!✈️🇺🇸🇿🇦 Yesterday, their inaugural flight from New York/Newark touched down in Cape Town. The new non-stop route, the world's only non-stop service between the USA&CT, will boost tourism and business opportunities.
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Our message to the national government is clear:
Give us our R1.1 billion or we will see you in court.
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Our survivor has been successfully extracted from the debris after more than 116 hours. This is nothing short of a miracle - thank you to all the search and rescue teams! 🥺🙏✨
#GeorgeBuildingCollapse
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I am deeply saddened by the news that Minister Jackson Mthembu has passed away. On behalf of the Western Cape Government, I extend my condolences to his family and friends, and to the ANC. May he rest in peace.
#RIPJacksonMthembu
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Today we have officially closed our Khayelitsha Thusong
#COVID19
Field Hospital because the metro has passed its peak and
@MSF
will now assist other provinces 🏥
@WesternCapeGov
@WestCapeHealth
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Well done to the
@CityofCT
for being named most trusted in South Africa, 7th time in a row 📢👏
Read more here:
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[WATCH] Our Brackengate temporary hospital accepted the 1st patient today, making it the WC’s 3rd field hospital to open. The 1st patient was admitted to the 330 bed hospital this afternoon where he received a heartwarming welcome&round of applause from healthcare workers.🙏🏼🏥📢
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1. Lifestyle audits of Western Cape cabinet members reveal no conflicts of interest ✅When I became Premier last year, I committed to clean and open governance. One of my commitments was lifestyle audits for all members of my cabinet...
Full report here👉
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Today, we launched our jobseekers transport voucher in Athlone - a pilot project offering jobseekers free travel to interviews with registered employers using Golden Arrow Bus Services. We are serious about Getting You to Work! 👨💼🚌👩💼
For more visit
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Successful High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Treatment at Groote Schuur Hospital sees five patients discharged from ICU on one day🏥👇
@WesternCapeGov
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Our Hospital of Hope healthcare workers doing the
#JerusalemaDanceChallenge
👏🏼👏🏼
@WesternCapeGov
@WestCapeHealth
@MasterKGsa
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While we have been working flat out over the past several years to deliver on our government’s key priorities of growing the province’s economy to keep creating jobs and to make the region safer and more resilient, we owe it to all of our residents to work even harder. 🤩
It is
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As we end off the 6th administration, I want to extend a huge thanks to my team (and all the teams behind each of us 😉) who contributed to building a Western Cape that works for you our residents. Let’s do more! 💙🇿🇦
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TRY ON DEBUT! 👏
Edwill Van Der Merwe, who hails from Kylemore in the Western Cape, makes the nation proud as he scores a fantastic try in his debut match for the
#Springboks
.
Edwill jou lekker ding! 👏🇿🇦
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Neither the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, nor the Premier’s Office, was in any way involved with the event hosted by the provincial legislature, and distance themselves from the purported views expressed by the invited speaker.
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This morning I went to go and see for myself what the situation was during the exercise period. It is important that we have more time for exercise so we can prevent congregation in densely populated areas.
@WesternCapeGov
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WC Education Department has kept WC pupils 'fed throughout lockdown'. Well done to WC Education Minister
@DebbieSchafer
and the department for their hard work 👏🏼
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[MUST WATCH] The team at the Red Cross War Memorial Childrens Hospital doing the
#JerusalemaDanceChallenge
! 👏🏼
@MasterKGsa
@WesternCapeGov
@WestCapeHealth
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It is a great privilege to be part of the team that will facilitate the DA's talks with other parties. My priority is always the residents of South Africa. 🇿🇦
WATCH:
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It was wonderful to have His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa here in Khayelitsha this evening at our candle lighting ceremony in honour of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and to recognise and honour our healthcare workers. 🏥🙏🏼
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1/3 🇿🇦🇺🇦This morning, I met with Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa, Ms Liubov Abravitova, where I shared our unequivocal position that we strongly condemn the Russian Federation for its illegal invasion of Ukraine. I also expressed my great sorrow for the loss of life.
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Today, I was re-elected to lead the Western Cape Government (WCG) for another 5-year term at the first sitting of the 7th administration of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
It is a profound honour and privilege that I have been given. In my first term of office, we
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It is totally unacceptable that peaceful protesters are being met with hostile treatment by the police. We have contacted the provincial police commissioner to intervene.
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I welcome the cabinet announcement by President
@CyrilRamaphosa
this evening. The Government of National Unity has my full support. Let’s get to work for South Africa and its citizens! 🇿🇦
#Cabinet
#GNU2024
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Congratulations to President
@CyrilRamaphosa
on his inauguration. The
@WesternCapeGov
supports the Government of National Unity. We are proud to be embarking on this bold new journey for South Africa! 🇿🇦
#PresidentialInauguration2024
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We have taken a decision to close all schools in the Overberg, Cape Winelands, and Helderberg (Somerset) areas tomorrow.
Our teams are communicating with private schools at the moment.
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I’m absolutely thrilled by this brand new school in Lwandle that we are building thanks to our ambitious Rapid School Build programme! 😁🏫
Brick by brick we are building dignified places of learning for our learners to thrive - and we are only getting started! 🤩🧱
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I, Alan Richard Winde, solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other law of the Republic; and I undertake to hold my office as Premier with honour and dignity; to be a true and faithful
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Well done to Tatjana Schoenmaker for winning the first silver medal for SA in the 100m breaststroke at the
#TokyoOlympics
! 🇿🇦👏🏼
#TeamSA
📸: Anton Geyser
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I am sending my wishes for a speedy recovery to Premiers David Makhura of Gauteng and Job Mokgoro of North West province. 🙏🏼
I hope you are both safe and well during this time.
@David_Makhura
@NWPGOV
@GautengProvince
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Today we announced that the Auditor-General awarded every single provincial department and entity, an 𝙪𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩 in the 2022/23 financial year. 👏
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Even ‘Oubaas’ agrees that the Western Cape works! 😄
Let’s do more - vote DA on 29 May! 🗳️
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An extremely tough game, but the
@Springboks
did it — FOR SOUTH AFRICA! ❤️🇿🇦
#RSAvsIRE
🎥
@SuperSportTV
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Businesses that can open safely, should be allowed to do so. We need to fight the second, equally serious unemployment pandemic!
#LightSAred
@Wesgro
@WesternCapeGov
@CityofCT
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I note with grave concern the resignation of Eskom Group Chief Executive Andre De Ruyter & urgently call on Pres. Ramaphosa to outline how he will prioritise & ensure a fit-for-purpose Eskom leader that will deliver the energy plan as promised & needed by this province & country.
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Congratulations to Cape Town International Airport for being recognised as the Best Airport in Africa - again! 🌍👩✈️
Tourism is a key enabler of jobs and opportunity, and this world-class airport is the entry point for visitors✈️
@MireilleWenger
@capetownint
@Airports_ZA
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🔊The Western Cape has prepared its healthcare system for the peak, and must move to Level 3 in conjunction with targeted hotspot strategy. Read my full statement here:
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1. Hi everyone,
I would like to firstly express my sincere appreciation for all the well wishes I’ve received – I’m grateful for every single message.
Having had a good rest yesterday, my doctor is pleased with my progress in fighting the virus.
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The 1st patient was discharged from Brackengate Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)👏🏼Mr Mkhetshane (49) from Khayelitsha, was transferred from Tygerberg Hospital with moderate to severe COVID-19. He was amongst the 1st to be admitted&is now the 1st patient to be discharged.🙏🏼
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Some downtime with my beautiful wife at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts with Mango Groove who are celebrating 40 years! 🎉
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We have repeatedly warned national government about the crisis at the Cape Town port. 🚨
It's a complete mess!
Give us our federal powers to fix this critical logistics hub to protect jobs and grow our 🇿🇦 economy.
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1. We strongly condemn the dehumanizing conduct of law enforcement officers in Khayelitsha yesterday. Police brutality has no place in the Western Cape & South Africa. I welcome the swift action by
@CityofCT
to suspend the 4 officers, pending a thorough investigation.
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I’m saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary flower seller, Aunty Poppy. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏼💐
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I absolutely support President
@CyrilRamaphosa
‘s call to end gender based violence, and to take a stand against it. We cannot allow this to continue in SA.
@PresidencyZA
@WesternCapeGov
#EnoughIsEnough
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I am deeply concerned by the call for a nationwide shutdown by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) planned for next Monday, 20 March.
Threats of violence, looting of businesses, intimidation, and disruption of services are totally unacceptable.
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I stand here with my wife, with my daughter, and with the women of our country. I stand against violence against women. 🖤
#NoToWomenAbuse
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A very big congratulations to SA's Olympic athlete, Bianca Buitendag, for winning the silver medal for women’s surfing at the
#TokyoOlympics
! We are proud that Bianca is from the Western Cape! Well done Bianca and
#TeamSA
🇿🇦
📸: TeamSA
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Katherine Dorothy Newman, a 93 yr old mother, is one of the oldest survivors of COVID-19 in the Western Cape. 👏📢🙏 read more about her experience here 👉
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Thank you to everyone that shared this incredibly special moment with me. Today, I took my oath to serve the people of the Western Cape as the Premier. Let’s get to work! 🇿🇦🙏🏼
@Our_DA
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Today was the start of
#Lockdownlevel4
, and many were excited to exercise. This has, however, resulted in high levels of congregation. The WC Gov will petition to provide additional times for exercise during daylight hours so as to reduce congregations during exercise hours.⬇️
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1. The Western Cape Government will use the process of consultation announced by President
@CyrilRamaphosa
to make clear our position that the entire province must move down to level 3 as soon as possible, preferably before the end of May 2020.⬇️
@WesternCapeGov
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My deepest condolences to the family of Kiernan Forbes. I'm shocked & saddened. I urge authorities to bring his killers to book swiftly. This senseless violence must stop!
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📢 Update following engagements with the taxi association - Thursday, 10 August 2023.
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Our delegation in the US is hard at work securing the WC & SA's eligibility to remain part of the Africa Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA). At a host of meetings on Capitol Hill this week, robust & candid discussions have been held. 🇺🇸🇿🇦
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Thank you for coming out to support the Springboks at the CPT Fan Park this evening! 🚀
Thanks for having me, Mayor
@geordinhl
🙏
Just under 30 minutes to go! 🏆🇿🇦
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Cape Town's oldest resident, Oom Freddie Blom. At 116, Oom Freddie was a part of the history of Cape Town. We send our condolences to his family and his loved ones.
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[MUST WATCH] Western Cape Government Cabinet adopts position on safe opening of all businesses and the domestic sale of alcohol together with smart interventions.
@Wesgro
@WesternCapeGov
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Phase 1 is complete! ✅
I’m absolutely thrilled by this brand new school in Lwandle that we are building thanks to our ambitious Rapid School Build programme! 😁🏫
Brick by brick we are building dignified places of learning for our learners to thrive - and we are only getting started! 🤩🧱
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I had the privilege of participating in the parliamentary debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.
South Africa is in a disaster.
Here are some of the more startling numbers and facts that characterise the energy crisis which I pointed out ⬇️
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We hope you feel better soon Mr President.
@CyrilRamaphosa
The presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking some bed rest.|
@CannyMaphanga
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To your family from ours: Cheers to a Merry Christmas! 🎄
May you experience love, joy, and hope during this season. ✨
With warm regards,
Tracy and Alan
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1/3 📢 I condemn the extension of the National State of Disaster by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, which was set to expire today.
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I am truly humbled and honoured to receive the nomination for this job once again. 🙏
We’ve got a track record which shows that we get things done, and we’re ready to work even harder to do more, for you, the residents of the Western Cape! 🇿🇦
🚨 [BREAKING NEWS] The DA’s incumbent Western Cape Premier is running for a second term! Alan Winde will continue to work hard to build a Western Cape that creates jobs and opportunities for all.
Get help registering to vote at , let's get things done 🇿🇦
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🚨 URGENT: The IEC has confirmed in writing that voters in queues at 21h00 must be assisted. All voters that are in the queue - whether or not they are inside the voting stations - must be assisted. Please share this far and wide.
South Africa is worth rescuing. A long voting
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A huge thank you to
@adidasZA
who handed over a thousand pairs of shoes and tracksuit tops to keep our healthcare workers warm and comfortable on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19. 🙏🏼
@WesternCapeGov
@WCHealthMEC
@Anroux_Marais
@adidas
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I've wrapped up my visit to the town of Knysna. After several engagements with residents over the last two days, they all agree that the ANC-EFF-PA-PBI coalition of corruption is destroying the town. ❌
We need to unite behind the one party that is capable of rescuing Knysna -
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What an honour to have met
@NYCMayor
to share ideas around policing, job creation, energy and ways to mitigate climate change. The Mayor is a good friend of our country having visited South Africa before.
Mayor, a warm Western Cape welcome awaits you in the future! 🇿🇦
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[WATCH] The last walk through of the Hospital of Hope 🌈🙏🏼
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This is our duty and we will not waiver in fulfilling what we have promised our citizens. I am very proud of our government and the people of this extraordinary province. Together we will be able to do so much to ensure the Western Cape remains a province of hope and worth. 🇿🇦
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The Springboks did their “victory lap” in the Mother City today. The vibe was electrifying! 🏆🇿🇦🎉
#TrophyTour
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Great news!
@Wesgro
, the Western Cape's tourist, trade, and investment promotion agency, has secured a R300 million agreement with China to supply chicken feet, opening the door for the creation of 3000 new jobs in our province. The Western Cape is not only talking the talk;
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I am really concerned about the many businesses that will be forced to close as a result of the current Stage 6 rolling blackouts, which will hurt the pockets of devoted workers who are already burdened by the high cost of living.
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Great to see the rain and it’s flowing towards our dams once again. We must still be water wise but wow, this looks good.
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Congratulations Proteas! We are so proud of the team. 🇿🇦
Is it just me or could we bring yet another World Cup trophy to South Africa? 😜🏆👀
🇿🇦 PROTEAS DROWN BLACK CAPS
An batting masterclass from RVD(133) & QDK (114) to earn South Africa a victory in Pune. This was accompanied by brilliant bowling from Keshav Maharaj & Marco Jansen 👏
🇿🇦 move to the top of the
#CWC23
standings 🔝
#NZvSA
#BePartOfIt
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It is the miracle that we have all been hoping for. Rescue teams have found an individual alive and are in communication with him. It will take some time to reach him, but I am so grateful for the teams for tirelessly working to rescue those trapped on the site. 🥺👏
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May I jump into your suitcase, Mr. Mayor? 🤪✈️🏉🇿🇦
It’s taken me 37 years to get to see the
@Springboks
at Loftus. I can’t wait! 🔥
Go Bokke!!! 🏆
#ForeverGreenForeverGold
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Thanks Minister. Schools in this province are opening as planned. Don’t forget your mask, hand washing and sanitizer and social distancing.
Western Cape schools will be open tomorrow as per the Minister's Gazette. Statement will be released shortly.
@alanwinde
@WCED_HOD
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The newly appointed Minister of Electricity, Dr
@Kgosientsho_R
, joined my colleagues and I to discuss the ongoing energy crisis at Leeuwenhof this afternoon.
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I had my hair cut at Yogi's Barbershop earlier today - a Cape Town-based family business that's been ‘cutting’ since the '50s. Pop in if you’re in the area! 🤩💈
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Well done City of Cape Town and Gallows Hill team. Sunday drivers license renewal. 25 mins in and out, great service on a Sunday. I was there just before 8am and number 2 in the queue. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Definitely not the result we had hoped for, but we remain proud of our national team! ❤️
Well done to the
@ProteasMenCSA
team for their exceptional performance in the ICC T20 World Cup! Your dedication and skill have inspired us all. 🏏🇿🇦
#T20WorldCup
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Tomorrow, I will announce my Provincial Cabinet for the new term of the Western Cape Government (WCG). Members of the Cabinet will then be officially sworn in. 🇿🇦
Proceedings can be followed LIVE on my social media platforms. 🎥
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