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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Career Opportunity

6 July 2018

A career opportunity awaits successful candidates at the  Read More

Good progress on Grabouw/ Villiersdorp roadworks project

5 July 2018

Good progress is being made on a Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to reseal the R45 and R321 between Villiersdorp and Grabouw. Read More

Minister Grant visits construction projects at Groote Schuur Hospital

4 July 2018

On 3 July 2018, Minister of Transport and Public Works Donald Grant and officials conducted oversight visits to the newly renovated neonatal and ultrasound departments, and the under-construction Observatory Forensic Pathology Read More

Roadworks near Gordon's Bay reach practical completion

27 June 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has completed periodic maintenance on the R44 between Rooi Els and Gordon’s Bay. Read More

Good progress on construction of new arrestor bed on Sir Lowry's Pass

25 June 2018

A R14 million Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to construct a new slipway and truck arrestor bed on the downward slope of the N2 near Sir Lowry’s Pass Road is making good progress. Read More

N1 road closures in July 2018

22 June 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works is progressing well with the R487 million road construction project to upgrade 9 k Read More

25 year prison sentences for Metrorail train driver killers welcomed

21 June 2018

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

Recently upgraded R192 million Hessequa Road officially opened

12 June 2018

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

Minister Grant welcomes 15 year conviction for cable thief

8 June 2018

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

Update on Robertson - Bonnievale roadworks

7 June 2018

A plan is in place to make up for lost time on a Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to rehabilitate the R317 between Robertson and Bonnievale. Read More

High Court's judgement on ongoing SANTACO Western Cape leadership dispute

7 June 2018

Statement by the Department of Transport and Public Works Read More

Progress update on roadworks between Ashton and Montagu

5 June 2018

A plan is in place to make up for lost time on a Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) project to rehabilitate and upgrade various sections of the R60 and R62 between Ashton and Montagu through Cogmanskloof. Read More

#SEEANDBESEEN during the Western Cape’s rainy season

31 May 2018

The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is appealing to road users to exercise caution as the wet and more dangerous road conditions of winter settle in. Read More

Attempts to politicize taxi violence in Delft shortsighted

30 May 2018

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

Operation “THATHA ZONKE” a notable success

29 May 2018

21 May 2018 – 27 May 2018 The recent national bus strike led to illegal public transport operations and lawlessness by minibus taxi operators in the George area. Read More

Old Malmesbury Road roadworks reach practical completion

28 May 2018

Motorists are now able to travel on upgraded roads and bridges on the Old Malmesbury Road between Abbotsdale and Kalbaskraal which were completed this month. Read More

Enforcement unit on the way to protect Metrorail commuters and infrastructure

24 May 2018

The City of Cape Town, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), and the Western Cape Government signed a memorandum of agreement which will see the formation of a dedicated enforcement unit to focus on the safety and security of Metrorail... Read More

Minister Grant officially opens R207 million N2 upgrade project

22 May 2018

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

Roadworks on the N1 from 14 to 18 May 2018

11 May 2018

Possible heavy traffic congestion is expected from Monday - Friday, 14 to 18 May 2018 The following lanes will be closed on the N1 for various roadworks operations which may cause heavy traffic congestion Read More

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