Department of Infrastructure's Community Matters radio show and podcast

The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) piloted the Community Matters radio show  on various community radio stations in the Western Cape on 20 May 2025. The show was also livestreamed online.

The second show aired on 3 June 2025. Minister Simmers discussed how the Department of Infrastructure is driving infrastructure that creates real opportunities - especially for our youth this Youth Month . From tackling unemployment to shaping the Western Cape’s tomorrow, this is a snapshot you won't want to miss.

The radio show and podcast allow users to engage with the Department via social media. Follow @Min_TSimmers and @WCGov_infra on X using the hashtag #COMMUNITYMATTERS.

Listeners and viewers are invited to submit questions and comments via WhatsApp at 082 9913 913.

Watch: Community Matters Show with Minister Simmers

Episode 2 

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

In the first episode, Minister Tertuis Simmers unpacked the Department of Infrastructure’s 2025/2026 Budget highlighting strategic projects and partnerships with a special focus on the below:

• Western Cape Infrastructure Framework
• New Transport Infrastructure Operational Model 
• Leeuloop announcement
• FNB title deed handover

Episode 1

 Minister Simmers answers questions from Episode 1