Minister Simmers to launch South Africa's first provincial road-reporting app

On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure (DOI) will officially launch the Roads4U mobile app. This ground-breaking digital tool is the first smartphone application of its kind to be released by any provincial government in South Africa.

The Roads4U app marks a significant shift toward agile, citizen-centric service delivery by enabling the public to report road defects directly into the Department’s maintenance system. By leveraging automated GPS pinning and real-time updates, the app ensures a more responsive and transparent approach to infrastructure management across the province.

This, and other key features will be demonstrated at the launch event.

Details:
Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: Ruslamere Hotel and Conference Centre

There will be opportunities for photos and interviews. Any media wishing to attend are kindly asked to RSVP to Melchior.Botes@westerncape.gov.za.

Media Enquiries
Melt Botes
Spokesperson for Provincial Minister Tertuis Simmers
Cell: 082 431 0068
Email: Melchior.Botes@westerncape.gov.za