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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Provincial Traffic Services at Transport and Public Works

2 April 2014

Provincial traffic services moves from the Department of Community Safety to the Department of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Proposal to Increase Motor Vehicle Licence Fees by 3.4%

28 March 2014

The Department of Transport and Public Works invites all vehicle owners to comment on the proposed 3.4% motor vehicle licence fee increase before Friday, 25 April 2014 Read More

Western Cape Government on Partnerships to Develop Four Prime City Properties

26 March 2014

The Western Cape is determined to improve potential properties and develop strategic partnerships with the private sector. Read More

Country’s Top Department Grows from Strength to Strength

20 March 2014

The Minister of Transport and Public Works has delivered his Budget Speech for 2014. Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works 2014 Budget Vote Speech

20 March 2014

Speech delivered by Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle at the Provincial Legislature. Read More

Bellville Workshop Apprentices Set for Skilled Artisans' Careers

12 March 2014

The Department of Transport and Public Works prioritises to fulfil the demand of more highly skilled artisans in the mechanical field through the apprenticeship programme. Read More

South Africa's First Non-Metro Integrated Public Transport Network

11 March 2014

A new Integrated public transport system in George is set to connect thousands of commuters to places of work in a cost effective way. Read More

Barbaric Attack on Motorist by Cycling Group Condemned

4 March 2014

Minister Carlisle condemns alleged attack on a motorist by a group of cyclists on 2 March 2014. Read More

Western Cape Government Interventions Continue to Curb the Carnage on Roads

25 February 2014

Joint Statement by Minister Robin Carlisle, Minister Dan Plato, and Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa Read More

Two Drivers Arrested and Eight Vehicles Impounded at Zonnebloem Transport

20 February 2014

Statement by Robin Carlisle minister of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Department of Transport and Public Works Settles Land Restitution Claim

12 February 2014

Statement by Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle Read More

Passenger Deaths Down 50% over December Period

30 December 2013

The number of passenger deaths have dropped by 50% compared to the same time last year, between 1 December and 29 December. Read More

Road Deaths Down 35% Despite Increased Traffic Volume in the Province

24 December 2013

Road deaths for the period 1 to 22 December 2013 are down by 35% for the same period in 2012. Read More

Passenger Deaths Down by 70% Despite Horror Crashes at Start of Festive Season

17 December 2013

Despite the amount of crashes on the roads to date, Safely Home, together with the department of Transport and Public Works, is committed to reducing road deaths by 50% by the end of 2014. Read More

Chapman’s Peak Drive to Re-open for Traffic

10 December 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works will be re-opening the Chapman’s Peak Drive for traffic after being closed for nearly three weeks, on Tuesday 10 December 2013. Read More

Fourth Phase of Average Speed Camera Enforcement System Goes Live

9 December 2013

The fourth phase Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) camera enforcement network has been installed on parts of the N1 road from Beaufort West to Laingsburg in the Western Cape, just ahead of the busy festive season period. Read More

Expanded Public Works Programme Creates More than 100 000 Jobs in Western Cape

2 December 2013

Western Cape Provincial Departments and municipalities create close to 110 thousand Expanded Public Works Programme work opportunities and its projects receive national recognition. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Carlisle Encourage Motorists to Buckle Up

2 December 2013

Two weeks ago, 21 November, Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle launched the Safely Home "It Takes a Second to Save a Life" Campaign. Read More

Department of Transport Launches "It Only Takes a Second to Save a Life” Campaign

22 November 2013

Provincial Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle with the province's road safety partners launched the “It Only Takes A Second To Save A Life” campaign on Thursday, 21 November. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Carlisle to Launch “It Only Takes a Second to Save a Life” Campaign

21 November 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works will today launch the safely home multi-media campaign which places an emphases the importance of seat-belt usage. Read More

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