Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province of South Africa, with its capital in Cape Town. It is the country's fourth-largest province by population and a major economic hub, contributing about 14% of national gross domestic product. The province is renowned for its diverse economy, spanning agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, finance and technology services. Wine production, fruit exports and fishing are cornerstone agricultural activities, supported by a Mediterranean climate and fertile valleys. Cape Town serves as the legislative capital of South Africa and is a leading destination for international tourism, conferences and film production. The Western Cape hosts significant port and logistics infrastructure, including the Port of Cape Town and Saldanha Bay, a deep-water harbour critical to iron-ore exports. The province has emerged as a technology and innovation centre, attracting startups, venture capital and skills in software development, fintech and renewable energy. It is governed by a provincial administration and has historically differed politically from the national government. Unemployment, spatial inequality and water security remain pressing socioeconomic challenges. The Western Cape's strategic location, skills base and infrastructure continue to underpin its role as a gateway for trade and investment into Africa.
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Premier of the Western Cape Government and Another v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others; City of Cape Town and Others v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others (CCT 103/25; CCT 144/25) [2026] ZACC 37
18th September 2026 Click here to read the full judgment on Saflii [1] These are two applications brought in terms of section 167(4)(e) of the Constitution for... →
SA: Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: Address by Minister of Electricity and Energy on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the African Green Hydrogen Summit 2026, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town (16/09/2026)
18th September 2026 This Summit showcases innovation, investment and collaboration in a sector that is set to change the trajectory of industrial development. With... →
Health calls for public vigilance as mpox cases rise in SA
18th September 2026 The Department of Health is urging citizens to remain vigilant of mpox symptoms as the country is experiencing a rapid increase in... →
Beware of boilerplate dispute resolution clauses
18th September 2026 Parties all too often, when negotiating agreements, agree to dispute resolution clauses without first understanding the implications of what is... →
ConCourt victory blocks state procurement capture
18th September 2026 Sakeliga welcomes today’s Constitutional Court victory over the Public Procurement Act by the Premier of the Western Cape, the City of Cape Town,... →
Hill-Lewis welcomes ConCourt decision to invalidate Public Procurement Act
By: Irma Venter 17th September 2026 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Constitutional Court's unanimous decision to invalidate the Public Procurement Act (PPA), owing... →
DA government wins major Constitutional victory for South Africans, protecting taxpayer money
17th September 2026 Today, the DA Western Cape government won a major Constitutional Court victory, standing up to bad national legislation – and the DA government... →
AfriForum welcomes the fact that US action does not harm ordinary South Africans
16th September 2026 AfriForum welcomes the fact that the US’s latest action regarding South Africa will not harm ordinary South Africans or the country itself, but is... →
Govt rejects US visa restrictions, while domestic actors are emboldened 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th September 2026 The South African government has rejected unilateral visa restrictions imposed by the US, framing its domestic legislation as a constitutional... →
RISE Mzansi: Makashule Gana: Address by RISE Mzansi Chief Organiser, during the flighting of Local Government Posters in Parkview, Johannesburg (16/09/2026)
16th September 2026 We are tired of conveying our condolences; women are tired of doing everything to keep safe. We need a reset in our society; we need to restore our... →
