Politics of the Western Cape

The Western Cape's political landscape is also notable for the presence of a relatively strong local devolution and separatist movement.

[1][2][3] In the 2004 provincial election, no party achieved an absolute majority in the province, with the ANC having a plurality of 45% of the votes.

In the aftermath of the election, the ANC formed a coalition government with the New National Party (NNP), which won 11% of the vote.

[6] In the 2014 provincial election, the DA maintained its hold on the province, increasing its majority to 59.4%, with Helen Zille remaining Premier.

In the 2024 provincial election, the DA was reelected for a fourth term in office with a majority of 55.30%, with Alan Winde remaining Premier.

During the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia the City of Cape Town lit up the City Hall in the colours of the Ukrainian flag. The Western Cape government's open support for Ukraine was in contrast to the neutral position taken by the South African government and is representative of the province's different political norms.
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