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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Safety of Cyclists and Blue Lights Regulations Announced

21 November 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works on the publication of the Safety of Cyclists and Blue Lights Regulations on Wednesday, 20 November. Read More

Minister Carlisle and Religious Leaders Commit to Encourage Road Safety

15 November 2013

The Western Cape Government's Safely Home initiative has partnered with the Western Cape Religious Leaders Forum (WCRLF) in a cause to spread the message across the province on road safety through the upcoming festive season. Read More

Disgruntled Security Guards Delay 51 Trains on Central Line

12 November 2013

Joint media release by Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, Mayoral Committee Member of Transport, Councillor Brett Herron and Metrorail Regional Manager, Mthuthuzeli Swartz. Read More

Media Alert: CCTV Camera Enforcement at Buttskop Level Crossing

4 November 2013

Western Cape Government is working towards the improvement of safety at dangerous level crossings across the province. Read More

Level-Crossing Camera Enforcement Switched On at Buttskop

4 November 2013

Joint media release by Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle and Metrorail Regional Manager, Mthuthuzel Swartz. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Carlisle to Open New Sandown Road

29 October 2013

This afternoon, Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle, will officially open the newly constructed Sandown Road. Read More

Official Opening of the Sandown Road

29 October 2013

Speech by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, on the success of the Western Cape's mobility as he officially opens the Sandown Road. Read More

Scrambler Bikes and High Mast Lighting to Improve Rail Safety and Security

24 October 2013

Minister of Transport and Public Works Minister Robin Carlisle, together with CEO of Prasa Rail, Mr Mosenngwa Mofi and Metrorail Regional Manager Mr Mthuthuzeli Swartz, launched the rollout of the scrambler bikes and high mast lighting project. Read More

Media Alert: Minister and Metrorail to Launch Scramblers and High Mast Lighting to Improve Safety

23 October 2013

On Thursday, 24 October, Transport and Public Works Minister Robin Carlisle, together with CEO of PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) Rail, Mr Mosenngwa Mofi, and Metrorail Regional Manager Mr Mthuthuzeli Swartz, will be celebrating the... Read More

Speed Arrests and Deaths Decrease On Province’s Roads

21 October 2013

Speed arrests and deaths have decreased on the province's roads as a result of the average speed over distance camera enforcement network. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Carlisle to Launch Third Phase of ASOD Technology on R27

18 October 2013

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle will be presenting the newly found Average Speed Over Distance project for the R27 route. Read More

Minister Carlisle Addresses Property Ownership in the Western Cape

16 October 2013

Statement By Robin Carlisle, Minister Of Transport And Public Works on property ownership across the province and Cape Town's CBD. Read More

Metered Taxi Industry Elects Fully Representative Provincial Council

10 October 2013

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

Proposed Blood-Alcohol Level Not the Answer to Addressing Carnage on Our Roads

19 September 2013

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

US Agency to Provide Grant to Support Rooftop Solar Plans for Western Cape Government

11 September 2013

Erica Barks-Ruggles, Cape Town’s US Consul General and Francois du Plessis, Green Cape CEO under the auspices of the United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA) and the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Department of Transport and P Read More

US Agency to Support Rooftop Solar Plans for Western Cape Government

10 September 2013

On 11 September 2013, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will sign a grant with the Green Cape Sector Development Agency NPC (Green Cape), serving on behalf of the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Department of Transport and Read More

Horror Crashes Highlight Need for Whole Society Approach to Road Safety

10 September 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksRoad deaths are once again in the spotlight, with horrible crashes claiming many lives across the country. Read More

Chapman's Peak Drive and Franschhoek Pass Open for Traffic

4 September 2013

The Chapman’s Peak Drive near Cape Town and the Franschhoek Pass between Franschhoek and Villiersdorp are now open for traffic.The two roads were closed last week after heavy rains caused rock falls and mudslides. Read More

Logo Unveiled for George Integrated Subsidised Transport System

4 September 2013

On 4 September 2013, the Department of Transport and Public Works and the George Municipality unveiled the logo for the Read More

Operating Licence Unit Most Productive in Western Cape

3 September 2013

September is Public Service Month in South Africa and the Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works has been awarded Productivity SA’s Most Productive Public Entity Award. Read More

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