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

News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Shut Down of Name and Shame Campaign Has Deadly Consequences

13 June 2013

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

Minister Carlisle Congratulates Santaco on Elective Conference

5 June 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, attended and addressed the South African National Taxi Council’s (Santaco) elective conference on 4 June 2013 in Worcester. Read More

Reconstructed R46 Provides Much-needed Economic Injection

4 June 2013

The reconstruction of Route 46 (R46) near Wolseley in the Western Cape did not only create much-needed jobs for the people of the province but it will also provide economic injections, especially for fruit farmers and tourism in the region. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Open a Lifeline for Fruit Farmers in the Province

3 June 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, will open the reconstructed R46 near Wolseley on 4 June 2013. Read More

Department Spending Millions to Improve Road Infrastructure

21 May 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works and the Plettenberg Bay Municipality opened two stretches of resurfaced roads outside the town on 21 May 2013. Read More

Level Crossing Camera Enforcement Project for Buttskop

7 May 2013

The second phase of the CCTV level crossing camera enforcement system, first implemented at the White Road level crossing, will be extended to the Buttskop railway crossing. Read More

Minister Carlisle Launches Pedestrian Safety Week

6 May 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works has set aside R3 million in this current financial year to focus on a high intensity pilot pedestrian safety project. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Commemorate International Level Crossing Awareness Day

6 May 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works and Metrorail Regional Manager Mthuthuzeli Swartz, will be commemorating International Level Crossing Awareness Day at Buttskop Level Crossing in Blackheath on 7 May Read More

Minister Carlisle to Officially Open Paarl-Franschhoek Road

6 May 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will officially open the Main Road R301 between Paarl and Franschhoek on 7 May 2013 at the Drakenstein Prison. Read More

R60 Open for Traffic

3 May 2013

The R60 between Ashton and Swellendam is now open for traffic. Read More

Minister Carlisle and Mthuthuzeli Swartz to Discuss Commuter Safety Measures

2 May 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works and Mthuthuzeli Swartz, Metrorail Regional Manager will brief the media on 2 May 2013 on the growing concerns for commuter safety and the measures being adopted by Metrorail to address these... Read More

Metrorail Responds to Concerns over Recent Incidents of Violence

2 May 2013

Recent reports of assaults on Metrorail commuters have been condemned by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works. Read More

Route 60 Nearing Completion

26 April 2013

The R60 between Ashton and Swellendam should be open for traffic on 3 May 2013.The road was closed due to a crater caused by a slip failure. Read More

Draft Safety of Cyclists Regulations Open for Public Comment

24 April 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksThe Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Administration Act (6 of 2012) was passed in December 2012 and will come into effect on 1 June 2013. Read More

Lutzville - Vredendal Road Example of Effective Public Private Partnership

18 April 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works and the Department of Transport and Public Works yesterday officially opened the Main Road 552 between Vredendal and Lutzville on the West Coast. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Officially Open Vredendal - Lutzville Road

16 April 2013

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will officially open the Main Road 552 between Vredendal and Lutzville (Holrivier Road) on 17 April 2013. Read More

The ANC's Winelands Toll Road

15 April 2013

Statement by Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public WorksWhilst there are many aspects to the current Winelands Toll Roads controversy, one thing is indisputable - This is an ANC toll road. Read More

Provincial Road to Get R277 Million Upgrade

15 April 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works has undertaken a multi-million rand upgrade of the Southern Cape roads system. The Gansbaai-Bredasdorp Project will create essential infrastructure links in the region. Read More

Easter Weekend Road Deaths Down 30%

8 April 2013

Easter weekend road deaths in the Western Cape have decreased by 30% from 20 deaths in 2012 to 14 deaths in 2013 (2013 Easter weekend falling between 29 March and 1 April).The comparative figures are: Read More

Amaphela Operations to be Legalised and Regulated

2 April 2013

The Department of Transport and Public Works and the City of Cape Town have embarked on a joint venture to legalise and regulate the Read More

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