News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Province Committed To Making Level Crossings Safer For All Commuters

3 June 2014

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

Results of Weekend Traffic Operations on 30 and 31 May 2014

2 June 2014

This weekend’s 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 1 937 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services Safety Campaign. Read More

Killing of Negotiator for Go George Integrated Public Transport Condemned

26 May 2014

Joint Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works and Charles Standers, Mayor of George Municipality Read More

Law Enforcement Needed for Violence in Vrygrond, Steenberg, Seawinds

22 May 2014

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksThe intense violence now occurring in the Vrygrond, Steenberg, Seawinds area has claimed at least nine lives and could intensify if there is not a massive and continuing police... Read More

Horror Bus Crash Claims 10 Lives, Leaves Many Injured

8 May 2014

At 1:50 on 8 May 2014, an Intercape bus was involved in a horrific crash claiming the lives of nine passengers and a three-year old child. Read More

One Ticket, One Timetable and One Integrated Bus Service for Capetonians

5 May 2014

The City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government and Golden Arrow Bus Services this morning signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on working together to establish a world-class, integrated transport system for the benefit of residents and... Read More

Another Pedestrian Killed by MEC's Blue Light Brigade

25 April 2014

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksAn elderly woman, Mrs Nomvume Dabula (77), was knocked down and killed by a high speed blue light brigade rushing to fetch clothes for Zoleka Capa, Eastern Cape MEC for Rural... Read More

Province Ready for Busy Easter Period

17 April 2014

Easter brings with it high traffic volumes concentrated over a four-day period, with many taking to our roads headed to their holiday destinations or home. Read More

Transport and Public Works Signs MOU with Small Bus Operators

16 April 2014

The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African National Small Bus Operators Council in the Western Cape (SANSBOC-WC) on 15 April 2014. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Launch Easter Operational Plan

16 April 2014

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Safely Home and Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement, will launch the Easter 2014 Provincial Traffic Operati Read More

Hundreds of Students to Benefit from Masakh'isizwe Bursary Scheme in 2014

10 April 2014

The Masakh’iSizwe (Let’s Build the Nation) Centre of Excellence, established by the Department of Transport and Public Works in 2006, has grown from strength to strength over the years. Read More

SAPS Claims of Toll Delays at Chappies Simply Untrue

2 April 2014

Western Cape Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle says delays at Chapmans Peak toll on Sunday 30 March 2014 is not true. Read More

Provincial Traffic Services at Transport and Public Works

2 April 2014

Provincial traffic services moves from the Department of Community Safety to the Department of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Proposal to Increase Motor Vehicle Licence Fees by 3.4%

28 March 2014

The Department of Transport and Public Works invites all vehicle owners to comment on the proposed 3.4% motor vehicle licence fee increase before Friday, 25 April 2014 Read More

Western Cape Government on Partnerships to Develop Four Prime City Properties

26 March 2014

The Western Cape is determined to improve potential properties and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector. Read More

Country’s Top Department Grows from Strength to Strength

20 March 2014

The Minister of Transport and Public Works has delivered his Budget Speech for 2014. Read More

Bellville Workshop Apprentices Set for Skilled Artisans' Careers

12 March 2014

The Department of Transport and Public Works prioritises to fulfil the demand of more highly skilled artisans in the mechanical field through the apprenticeship programme. Read More

South Africa's First Non-Metro Integrated Public Transport Network

11 March 2014

A new Integrated public transport system in George is set to connect thousands of commuters to places of work in a cost effective way. Read More

Barbaric Attack on Motorist by Cycling Group Condemned

4 March 2014

Minister Carlisle condemns alleged attack on a motorist by a group of cyclists on 2 March 2014. Read More

Western Cape Government Interventions Continue to Curb the Carnage on Roads

25 February 2014

Joint Statement by Minister Robin Carlisle, Minister Dan Plato, and Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa Read More

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