While South Africa remains a fine place in spirit, the Western Cape’s distinct values and aspirations demand a bolder step: independence.

Phil Craig rejects the criticism against him, setting out the reasons and legal basis for his Cape Independence advocacy, and calling his critics to order.

Recognise that the dream of 1994 is unravelling and defend the idea of an independent Western Cape

REFERENCE DOCS: Links to documents used to assert the legal case that Cape Independence is possible

PRESS RELEASE: WC Premier Winde has dismissed the wishes of 68% of WC citizens on a Cape Independence referendum because he personally doesn't like the idea.

NEWS UPDATE: "I'll be like David Cameron" - DA leader John Steenhuisen promised CIAG a referendum on Cape Independence ahead of the 2021 elections.

PRESS CONFERENCE: Text of comments delivered by CIAG spokesperson Phil Craig. Link to video.

PRESS RELEASE: CIAG and partners to call for Cape Independence Referendum on election day 2024 as new poll shows 68% now in support of a public vote.

Cape Independence Advocacy Group Poll - August 2023

PRESS ARTICLE: FF plus calls DA bluff, DA set to vote with ANC against WC federalism. Choice now, Cape Independence or ANC dominance.