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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Provincial Regulatory Entity sends out strong message to the taxi industry

9 September 2016

The Western Cape Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) today (9 September 2016) released its decision in respect of the section 79 inquiry that took place in Oudtshoorn.  The inquiry dealt with the violent protest action that took place in George on 19... Read More

Proud Western Cape road safety debaters

6 September 2016

Ten learners were chosen to represent the Western Cape at the national Road Safety Debate Competition in Limpopo in October 2016. Read More

Apply for a Masakh'iSizwe bursary to study in 2017

6 September 2016

South African citizens wanting to study towards a formal qualification in the transport, engineering or built environment fields have until 15 September 2016 to apply for a Masakh’iSizwe bursary. Read More

Twenty-one arrested for drinking and driving over the weekend

5 September 2016

A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that three road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Blasting in Cogmanskloof progressing well

1 September 2016

The blasting on the R62 between Ashton and Montagu is progressing well. A total of 90% of the required blasting at Aasvoëlkrans is complete, and the blasting at the western intersection of the R62 with Van Riebeeck Street will commence this week.... Read More

Temporary closure on Old Malmesbury Road

30 August 2016

The Kalbaskraal railway crossing on Old Malmesbury Road will be closed this weekend between 8am on Saturday, 3 September until 6pm on Sunday, 4 September 2016. Read More

Seven killed on Western Cape roads over the weekend

29 August 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that seven road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Repairs to flood-damaged roads near Worcester and De Doorns

25 August 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works is making good progress with repairs to flood-damaged roads and associated structures near Worcester and De Doorns. Read More

Smart technology improves traffic law enforcement

25 August 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) Transport Management Branch showcased its Integrated Transport Intelligence System (ITIS) at the 10th annual Centre for Public Read More

N2 Borcherds Quarry to R300 - Lane Closure on N2 Outbound

25 August 2016

There will be a lane closure on the N2 outbound on 25 August 2016 between 8pm and 5:30am the next morning for the lane shift at the Borcherds Quarry Bridge towards the R300 Interchange. Read More

Construction of Umyezo Wama Apile High School begins

23 August 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has started building the new Umyezo Wama Apile High School in Grabouw. Read More

Controversial First Kiss campaign bags editing award at the Loerie Awards

23 August 2016

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

Thirty-one arrested for drinking and driving over the weekend

22 August 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that two road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Ministers visit set of popular local soapie Suidooster

21 August 2016

Statement by Donald Grant and Dr Nomafrench Mbombo Minister of Transport and Public Works and Minister of Health Read More

Ministers to visit set of popular local soapie Suidooster

18 August 2016

Tomorrow, 19 August 2016, Western Cape Ministers of Transport and Public Works and Health, Mr Donald Grant and Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will be visiting Read More

Taxi drivers receive defensive driving certificates

17 August 2016

Today, 17 August 2016, 13 taxi drivers who successfully completed accredited defensive driving training received certificates of competence at a ceremony held in Bellville. Read More

Fourteen arrested for drinking and driving this weekend

15 August 2016

A preliminary report from the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that three road users died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More

Construction of Pineview Primary School is nearing completion

12 August 2016

The Department of Transport and Public Works has completed Phase 1 of a project to replace the old Pineview Primary School in Grabouw. Read More

Women’s Month traffic safety activity in Brackenfell

12 August 2016

Women traffic officers from Brackenfell Traffic Centre are committed to making their contribution to road safety and to public safety more generally. Read More

Road safety first at Brake and Tyre Watch training day

11 August 2016

A large group of provincial traffic officers took part in a two-day Brake and Tyre Watch training day at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell on 10 and 11 August 2016. Read More

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