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Beware of fake Western Cape Government job and training advertisements

2 June 2023

The Western Cape Government will never ask any person to pay to apply for a job. It never uses WhatsApp messages or emails from Gmail accounts to advertise jobs or training opportunities. Read More

Newly appointed Traffic Chiefs

1 June 2023

We want to congratulate four newly appointed Western Cape Traffic Chiefs. Read More

Media Release - Fatal Road Accident

31 May 2023

30 May 2023   Fatal road accident tragically claims lives of five school children   Read More

Mobility Minister launches Online Portal for Public Transport Licensing

25 April 2023

One of the first words of our Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, was that we hit the road running. His words are faithful to all the hard work each employee is doing. Read More

Mobility Minister launches Online Portal for Public Transport Licensing

24 April 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Mobility Minister thanks road users following 30.5% reduction in fatalities over

14 April 2023

I am pleased to announce a 30.5% reduction in traffic fatalities across the Western Cape over the April long weekend compared to the same period in 2022, with a massive 44.5% reduction on provincial routes and an 11.1% reduction on municipal routes. Read More

Illegal selling of diplomas and certificates

13 April 2023

Recently, messages have been circulating to claim you can obtain a Traffic Officer Diploma for a fee without attending any classes or writing an examination. The Western Cape Government will never ask any person to pay to receive a diploma or... Read More

Long Weekend Road Safety Operation – Thursday 6 April 2023

5 April 2023

Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie will join Provincial Traffic Services during an operation to wish travellers a safe journey during the April Holiday long weekend. Read More

Mobility Minister emphasises personal responsibility to prevent road crashes

5 April 2023

Mobility Minister emphasises personal responsibility to prevent road crashes this weekend Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Movement on the Central Line thanks to intergovernmental collaboration

4 April 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Holiday Road Safety Plan launched with free vehicle fitness testing

3 April 2023

Today, we launched the Holiday Road Safety Plan at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. The school holiday has started and many families are preparing to travel. Read More

Western Cape Mobility Department - Free Vehicle Fitness Testing

2 April 2023

Western Cape Mobility Department invites you to bring your vehicle for a FREE Vehicle Fitness Test, at Read More

Free vehicle fitness testing by Provincial Traffic Services ahead of Easter

31 March 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Three dagga busts by Provincial Traffic Services in one week

30 March 2023

Media release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Mobility Budget 2023 - Hitting the Ground Running

29 March 2023

Speech by Minister Ricardo Mackenzie at the Read More

Arrests in George taxi murder show impact of safety collaboration

10 March 2023

Joint statement: Arrests in George taxi murder show impact of safety collaboration Read More

Mobility Minister welcomes new Minister of Transport ahead of Prasa meeting

8 March 2023

Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie has extended his congratulations to the new National Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga. Read More

Rollout of GoGeorge in Thembalethu to proceed as planned

2 March 2023

Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister Of Mobility Read More

Inaugural Taxi Task Team makes progress on addressing priorities

1 March 2023

Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More

Minister Mackenzie condemns attack on Go George bus

1 March 2023

I strongly condemn this morning’s petrol bombing of a GO GEORGE bus in Pacaltsdorp, where fourteen passengers were treated on the scene and transferred to the George Provincial Hospital. Read More

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