News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works
Remedial works on Franschhoek Pass completed: Traffic allowed access
6 September 2019After a rockfall on 22 June 2019, the Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) closed the Franschhoek Pass for safety reasons. The Department has adopted a phased approach to making the pass safe for traffic. Read More
Minister Madikizela condemns truck drivers' strike action
2 September 2019I strongly condemn acts of violence and the prevention of public roads usage following today’s strike by truck drivers. Read More
Seat belts save lives and prevent injuries #AlwaysBuckleUp
2 September 2019Buckling up is a legal requirement, and it is the right thing to do. Read More
Minister Madikizela opens upgraded multi-million Rand road in Gouda
28 August 2019Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela has officially opened the newly upgraded R44 Gouda Road with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More
Minister Madikizela to officially open Klein-Bergrivier bridge in Gouda
27 August 2019Tomorrow, Wednesday 28 August 2019, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will officially open the newly upgraded Klein-Bergrivier Bridge in Gouda in the Drakenstein municipal area. Read More
Minister Madikizela is concerned that AARTO is unworkable in its current format
19 August 2019On Tuesday 13 August 2019, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act into law. Read More
Fifty-two (52) new traffic officers set to make Western Cape roads safer
16 August 2019Fifty-two newly qualified traffic officers are looking forward to making Western Cape Roads safer. Read More
Minister Madikizela condemns attacks on trucks
12 August 2019The Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Bonginkosi Madikizela strongly condemns the attacks on truck drivers across the province. Read More
Minister Madikizela to attend traffic officer graduation
7 August 2019Tomorrow, Thursday 08 August 2019, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela will join the Traffic Training and Development Directorate during the graduation ceremony of 52 Traffic Officers Read More
Remedial works on Franschhoek Pass about to begin
6 August 2019For safety reasons, Franschhoek Pass had to be closed after a rockfall on 22 June 2019. Following a geotechnical investigation into the extent and nature of the damage, contractors have been appointed to do rock barring and other necessary remedial... Read More
Transport Ministers visit George in bid to resolve Go George challenges
1 August 2019Today, Thursday 01 August 2019, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela together with Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula will visit George in a bid to resolve the impasse facing the Read More
It's safe to say: speed kills
1 August 2019Speeding drivers risk killing themselves and are a danger to other road users. Read More
Provincial Participatory Education Techniques (PET) competition
31 July 2019On Saturday, 27 July 2019, seven schools competed against each other in the provincial leg of the Participatory Educational Techniques (PET) competition. Read More
State of the Province Address Debate Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela
23 July 2019Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Roadworks update: N7 between Bosmansdam and Melkbosstrand
17 July 2019The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with two roadworks projects spanning 16 km of the N7: one between the Bosmansdam and Potsdam (Sanddown) interchanges (6.4 km); and the other between th Read More
Somerset West provincial traffic centre leads successful operation
12 July 2019Two people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and being in possession of fraudulent documents at an integrated roadblock at the Somerset West weighbridge on 10 July 2019. Read More
Seweweekspoort flood damage repairs progressing well
11 July 2019The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with flood damage repairs to road structures in Seweweekspoort. Read More
Opening of the R102 between Tergniet and Fraaiuitsig
9 July 2019A section of the R102 that has been under construction between Tergniet and Fraaiuitsig near Little Brak River is now open to traffic. Read More
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