Premier Alan Winde engaged with residents and business owners in Oudtshoorn.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has provided a critical progress report on the province’s ongoing disaster recovery operations, following a series of site visits across the Garden Route district. As of 22 June 2026, the provincial government confirmed that while significant reconstruction work lies ahead, substantial milestones in infrastructure repair have been met.
Road Infrastructure and Reconstruction Challenges
Winde reported that emergency interventions and temporary repairs have successfully reopened approximately 70% of all affected roads across the Western Cape.
Despite this progress, the Premier highlighted specific challenges:
