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Multi-sectoral child protection and safety dialogue
On Friday 27 June and Monday 30 June 2025, the Standing Committee on Social Development hosted multi-sectoral child protection and safety dialogues.
During the two days of dialogue, key voices from law enforcement, justice, academia, child welfare and civil society came together to have a multi-sectoral discussion on child protection and security. “We owe it to every vulnerable child to do more than just speak. Every child deserves to be safe, seen and protected,” emphasised Kaizer-Philander.
A video clip by the Chairperson of the Standing Committee can be viewed:
New Secretary
Ms Ressida Begg recently assumed the role of Secretary to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
Have your say on the Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Amendment Bill and the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill
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Have your say on the Public Service Administration and Management Amendment Bills
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Have your say on the Western Cape Public Libraries Bill
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Official Opening and State of the Province Address 2025
Statement by Speaker Daylin Mitchell:
Official Opening and Premier's Opening Address held in Cape Town
The official opening ceremony of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) took place this morning. Premier Alan Winde delivered his 2024 Opening Address (POA) during the sitting.
Elected Presiding Officers
Elected as Presiding Officers of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament at the first sitting of the 7th Parliament on 13 June, Speaker Daylin Mitchell and Deputy Speaker Reagen Allen.
Media accreditation for SOPA
The Official Opening of the sixth session of the Sixth Parliament of the Western Cape, and the Premier’s State of the Province Address (SOPA), will take place at 18:00 on Monday, 19 February 2024, at the Huguenot Community Hall, 2A Abattoir Street, Klippiesdal, Paarl.
Virtual Roundtable with SMME's
The Western Cape Provincial Parliament will host a virtual roundtable engagement with small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) on Friday, 29 September, at 14:00. The theme for the event: Propelling SMMEs as key economic drivers in the Western Cape.
