News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works
Vredenburg Hospital upgrades completed
1 May 2020The Department of Transport and Public Works has completed a R124 million architectural project for phased upgrades and extensions to the Vredenburg Hospital to cater for the growing health needs of the West Coast district. Read More
Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute nears completion
1 May 2020The R281 million Observatory Forensic Pathology institute which will replace the Forensic Pathology services laboratory in salt River is expected to be complete during 2020. Read More
New system to gather public transport user feedback during the lockdown
27 April 2020A key responsibility of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) during the lockdown is managing public transport operator compliance with national government regulations regarding loading restrictions, Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Joe Gqabi Interchange amid fraud allegations
17 April 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Easter weekend road statistics
14 April 2020Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Concern about high volume of mini-bus taxis travelling to other provinces
10 April 2020I note with serious concern the number of mini-bus taxis who are not adhering to transport regulations and are travelling to, amongst others, the Eastern Cape during this Easter weekend. Read More
Beware of fake job and traffic officer training scams
9 April 2020Gene Louw Traffic College (GLTC) has become aware that, as in previous years, fake traffic officer job advertisements are being placed in the College’s name. Read More
Minister Madikizela to distribute protective materials to the taxi industry
8 April 2020As part of his on-going raising of awareness about hygiene on public transport, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Thursday 9 April 2020, distribute Personal Protective Equ Read More
Road safety remains a top priority during the Covid-19 lockdown
7 April 2020I would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues of the farmworkers who tragically died during a collision on the N1 this morning. Read More
LOCKDOWN: Public transport operating times
5 April 2020Social distancing on public transport is critical if we are to stop the spread of Covid-19. I urge all transport operators to follow the Regulations and Directives issued by National Government which stipulate how public transport shoul Read More
Restrictions on public transport eased
1 April 2020Joint Statement by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works, and the City of Cape Town Read More
LOCKDOWN: Transport of essential services workers
29 March 2020Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Transport support to essential services employees and employers
29 March 2020The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is assessing ongoing transport challenges experienced by essential service workers, government employees and employers during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read More
Lockdown: Response to WC SANTACO allegations
27 March 2020I am very disappointed and taken aback by blatant lies and dishonesty from SANTACO Western Cape Chairperson, Nazeem Abduraman during his interview with Heart FM last night. I need to set the record straight and correct some factual inaccuracies told... Read More
COVID-19: Minister Madikizela to launch taxi sanitization
21 March 2020As a prevention measure and to protect commuters from the spread of the Coronavirus, Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit Cape Town and George tomorrow, Monday 23 March 2020 to imp Read More
COVID-19: Transport entities comply with safety measures
19 March 2020After the President’s pronouncement and a decision by Transport MINMEC, it was critical that all of us play our part in limiting the spread of the Coronavirus. The transport industry will be the hardest hit by COVID-19 if we don’t do something to... Read More
Closure of Gene Louw Traffic College until further notice
18 March 2020The Road Traffic Management Corporation has issued a directive that all Traffic Training Colleges be temporarily closed with immediate effect until further notice, this includes Gene Louw Traffic College, subse Read More
COVID-19: Minister Madikizela to assess public transport state of readiness
17 March 2020The Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Wednesday 18 March 2020, visit the Cape Town Bus Terminus and the Cape Town International Airport to assess the state of public trans Read More
WC reverts to blood testing amidst COVID-19 containment effort
16 March 2020The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works has suspended Evidentiary Alcohol Breath Testing as i Read More
Stop/go on DR1583 in Reebokstene
16 March 2020Power Construction is currently finishing the seal surfacing on the left hand lane of the DR1578 down the hill between Reebokstene and the Sandhoogte intersection near the sewage works. The vehicles will start driving on the newly sealed left hand... Read More
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