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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Measures to Address Road Safety on the R43 near Avian Park, Worcester

13 March 2015

Joint Statement Issued by the Office of the Minister of Transport and Public Works and the Office of the Executive Mayor of the Breede Valley Municipality Read More

Transport and Public Works Honours Staff at Long Service Awards

12 March 2015

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works honoured staff members at the annual Cape Metropole Long Service Awards ceremony in Cape Town on 12 March 2015. Read More

Tragic Weekend on Cape Town Roads

9 March 2015

It was a tragic weekend for road users in the Western Cape. Twenty- two people died in 18 separate crashes on the province’s roads. Six were pedestrians, seven of them drivers, two motor cyclists, and seven were passengers. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive to Open after Fire Damage Assessment

9 March 2015

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Major Work Completed on Victoria Road

9 March 2015

Victoria Road Progress Report and Programme for the Week 9 to 13 March 2015 Project Description C958.04: Repair and Resurfacing of Victoria Road (Mr103) Km 2.1 to Km 4.75, Near Llandudno. Construction Progress Read More

Public Works Commends Working on Fire Team

5 March 2015

Source:  www.sanews.gov.za Read More

Media Alert: Interventions to Curb Road Deaths Over the Past Festive Season

3 March 2015

On 3 March 2015, Minister of Transport and Public Works Donald Grant and Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa will be briefing the media on the festive season’s joint enforcement and road safety efforts as well as the road death toll for that... Read More

Interventions Yield Record Low Road Deaths on Western Cape Roads

3 March 2015

The December 2014/January 2015 festive season has been one of commendable hard work by our Province and Municipal Traffic Services, Safely Home and all our road safety partners. Read More

Twenty-one Killed on Western Cape Roads This Weekend

2 March 2015

On 27 and 28 February 2015, 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 472 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive Closed until Further Notice

2 March 2015

The Chapman’s Peak Drive and Toll Plaza are closed until further notice. Travelling through the drive has become dangerous due to the fire that has been raging in the vicinity of Noordhoek. Read More

Progress Report: Victoria Road Repair and Resurfacing

2 March 2015

Project Description C958.04: Repair and Resurfacing of Victoria Road (MR103) Km 2.1 to Km 4.75, Near Llandudno Construction Progress Read More

Have Your Say on Proposed Lowering of Blood Alcohol Level

26 February 2015

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Road Safety Workshop to Focus on Public Transport

25 February 2015

Safely Home will host its fifth  Global Road Safety Partnership And Safely Home Road Safety Workshop on 26 February 2015 at Childsafe at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch in Cape Town. Read More

Proud Recipients at Cape Winelands Long Service Awards

24 February 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works recognised dedicated staff members at the Cape Winelands regional Long Service Awards in Paarl on 24 February 2015. Read More

Twenty-two Arrested for Drinking and Driving This Weekend

23 February 2015

On 20 and 21 February 2015, 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 145 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Recognises Long Service Achievements

18 February 2015

Nine staff members from the West Coast region were recognised for completing 10 years’ service with the Department of Transport of Public Works. Read More

Chapman's Peak Drive Scheduled Road Closure

18 February 2015

Source: Chapman's Peak website SANParks has a duty to control, manage and maintain the area above and below the drive in its natural state. Read More

Fifteen Arrested for Drinking and Driving This Weekend

16 February 2015

On 13 and 14 February 2015, 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 393 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Victoria Road Progress Report and Weekly Programme

16 February 2015

Project Description C958.04: Repair and Resurfacing of Victoria Road (Mr103) Km 2.1 to Km 4.75, Near Llandudno. Construction Progress Completed 84% of the patch repairs to the existing road and 27% of the resurfacing of the roadway. Read More

Five Road Users Killed on Western Cape Roads This Weekend

9 February 2015

On 6 and 7 February 2015, 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 3 082 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

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