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Western Cape premier Alan Winde on Wednesday threatened to declare an intergovernmental dispute over load-shedding due to what he described as the national government’s “catastrophic” handling of the energy crisis.

It was an abundance of tears, laughter, and hugs as pupils eagerly ran through the entrance gate of Starling Primary School in Mountview, Cape Town, when they recognised familiar faces.

Winde said the agricultural sector was entering a critical period and crops worth R60 billion were under threat due to load shedding.

Maynier said 99% of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners have been placed at schools across the province.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to take the country's national energy crisis seriously.

According to Metrorail, services would have resumed in December 2022 but were delayed due to “environmental issues”.

The prospect of a steep hike in electricity tariffs has drawn outrage from various quarters, including concern the funds will simply flow to corrupt individuals.

Some Cape Town residents are feeling the pressure of impending increases in electricity prices, which they say will have a devastating impact on their ability to survive and pay bills.



Western Cape Premier and DA caucus leader Alan Winde has announced the appointment of Wendy Kaizer-Philander as the party's chief whip in the provincial legislature.



The approval of an eye-watering annual 18.6% price increase for Eskom customers from April 1 has sparked national fury, with many commentators pointing to the devastating effect it will have on poorer communities. The approval of an 18.65% annual price increase for Eskom customers for 2022/23 h...