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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Department of Transport and Public Works Welcomes 50 New PAY Interns

13 April 2015

Gaining experience in the workplace is one of the main goals of 50 Premier’s Advancement of Youth (PAY) interns who assumed duty at the Department of Transport and Pu Read More

Operation “Zero” Yields Slight Decrease in Road Deaths over Easter Period

10 April 2015

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

Twenty-three Road Users Killed during Easter Weekend

7 April 2015

Between 2 and 5 April 2015, 21 alcohol blitz roadblocks across the Western Cape saw a total of 2 380 vehicles stopped as part of Provincial Traffic Services safety campaign. Read More

Repairs to R27 between Milnerton and Melkbosstrand

7 April 2015

The Department of Transport and Public Works started with the patching and resurfacing of the R27 (TR 77) section 1 from Milnerton to Melkbosstrand. The project is set to be completed in early 2016. Read More

Operation “Zero” Launched Ahead of Busy Easter Period

2 April 2015

Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Each year, both the Easter and the December Festive Season brings with them high traffic volumes of people travelling in and out of the province to their various destinations. Read More

Free Vehicle Fitness Checks for Public Transport Operators

1 April 2015

Traffic law enforcement officers at the Department of Transport and Public Works will offer vehicle fitness checks to public transport operators in the Western Cape on 2 April 2015, from 18:00 to 02:00, at Sonstraal near the Hu Read More

Launch of Operation “Zero” Easter Enforcement Plan

1 April 2015

Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Safely Home and the Department’s Read More

Average Speed Enforcement System Extended Ahead of Busy Easter Weekend

1 April 2015

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

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

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