News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Minister Madikizela to visit new Observatory Pathology Institute

31 January 2021

On Monday 1 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit the new Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute to assess the state of readiness of the project. Read More

Western Cape records 15% decline in road fatalities

28 January 2021

The 2020/21 Festive Season was the most challenging season in our history. Read More

Minister Madikizela to release WC Festive Season road safety statistics

27 January 2021

Tomorrow, Thursday 28 January 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will release the 2020/21 Festive Season Road Safety statistics during a media briefing. Read More

Western Cape Government develops strategy to restore collapsed rail service

26 January 2021

Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Rail passengers in the Western Cape currently face an impossible situation of having either no rail service or an unreliable service. Read More

Minister Madikizela to inspect PRASA Rail Reserve

25 January 2021

In his continued efforts to improve passenger rail services, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will tomorrow, Tuesday 26 January 2021, visit PRASA’s rail reserve to inspect the clearing of vegetation... Read More

Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 18 January – 24 January 2021

25 January 2021

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations 18 January – 24 January 2021 Read More

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations

18 January 2021

Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works 11 to 17 January 2021 Read More

Minister Madikizela to attend PPE distribution event in Malmesbury, West Coast

11 January 2021

As part of its continued drive to raise awareness in relation to safe public transport, Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will tomorrow, Tuesday 12 January 2021, join taxi industry leadersh Read More

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations

11 January 2021

Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Minister Madikizela wishes travellers a safe return

8 January 2021

This weekend we are expecting the first weekend of excessive traffic in both directions, towards and leaving the Western Cape. Read More

Minister Madikizela extends condolences to family of farmworker

5 January 2021

Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations

4 January 2021

Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 197 integrated roadblock, vehicle check point and speed control operations across the province in the week of 28 December 2020 to 3 January 2021, and 21 471 vehicl Read More

Beauvallon Secondary School maintenance complete

1 January 2021

The Department of Transport and Public Works has completed a R7m preventative maintenance project at Beauvallon Secondary School in Valhalla Park. Read More

New Blackheath Primary School

1 January 2021

A R65m project to replace the old Blackheath Primary School structure has been completed. Read More

Nolungile Primary School maintenance project complete

1 January 2021

In the 2020/21 financial year, 52 Department of Transport and Public Works education infrastructure preventative maintenance projects are underway or have been completed. Read More

Making a difference in COVID -19 hotspots

1 January 2021

The Western Cape Government (WCG) implemented a targeted Hotspot Strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

New clinic at Laingsburg Hospital almost complete

1 January 2021

A R30m Department of Transport and Public Works project to add a day clinic to the Laingsburg Hospital and improve the hospital is expected to be complete in February 2021. Read More

Tygerberg Hospital improvements make a difference

1 January 2021

The Department of Transport and Public Works has completed a R42m upgrade of the Tygerberg Hospital electrical substation and generator panel as part of the hospital's maintenance and remedial works programme. Read More

Paternoster clinic upgrading almost complete

1 January 2021

A R4.8m Department of Transport and Public Works maintenance and upgrading project at the Paternoster Satellite Clinic is nearing completion. Read More