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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Masakh’iSizwe Bursaries for University Students

31 March 2015

A total of 86 students from various Western Cape universities pursuing studies in the engineering and construction fields were awarded Masakh’iSizwe bursaries at a ceremony held at the University of Cape Town on 28 March 2015. Read More

Twenty-five Motorists Arrested for Drinking and Driving

30 March 2015

On 27 and 28 March 2015, 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 3 091 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Minister Grant Awards Masakh’iSizwe Bursaries to 86 Recipients

28 March 2015

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

Motor Vehicle Licence Fees Proposed To Increase By 3%

27 March 2015

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

Minister Grant to Deliver Transport and Public Works Budget Vote Speech

25 March 2015

Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works will deliver the 2015/2016 departmental Budget Vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on 25 March 2015 at 14:00. Read More

Provincial Traffic: Ten Killed on Western Cape Roads

23 March 2015

On 20 and 21 March 2015, 25 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 339 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Safe Roads, Safe Children on Human Rights Day

20 March 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works will celebrate Human Rights Day with a Fun Walk event aimed at addessing pedestrian safety, especially among children. Read More

Department Recognises Long Service Achievements in Oudtshoorn

20 March 2015

A total of 41 proud staff members at the Department of Transport and Public Works were honoured at the annual Eden/Central Karoo regional Long Service Awards ceremony in Oudtshoorn on 20 March 2015. Read More

Tragic Bus Crash on the N1 Claims Four Lives

19 March 2015

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

Victoria Road Repairs Progress Report

18 March 2015

Victoria Road Progress Report and Programme for 18 March to 10 April 2015 Project Name: C958.04: Repair and Resurfacing of Victoria Road (Mr103) Km 2.1 to Km 4.75, Near Llandudno. Construction Progress Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive Closed until Further Notice

17 March 2015

The Chapman’s Peak Drive and Toll Plaza are closed until further notice. Travelling through the drive has become dangerous due to high winds. Read More

Nineteen Arrested for Drinking and Driving on Western Cape Roads

16 March 2015

On 13 and 14 March 2015, 26 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 548 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

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

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