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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Minister Carlisle to Launch New ASOD Camera Enforcement Network

4 December 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will launch the new Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) camera network s Read More

Restrictions Placed on Three Bellville Taxi Associations

3 December 2012

On 3 December 2012, Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will provide an update on the restrictions placed on the following Bellville taxi associations: Read More

Taxi Industry a Fine Example of Open Opportunity Undertaking

3 December 2012

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

The Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Bill Becomes Law

1 December 2012

The Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Act was passed by the Provincial Legislature on 29 November 2012. Read More

Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise

29 November 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, expressed growing concern at the ever mounting toll of motorcycle fatalities in the Western Cape. Read More

Buckle-Up or You’ll Be Back! Campaign Launched at Red Cross Children's Hospital

22 November 2012

Childsafe South Africa, in collaboration with Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, will launch the 'Buckle-up or you’ll be back!' campaign on 22 November 2012 to raise awareness around the dangers of not buckling-up when driving, particularly... Read More

Restraints Save Lives, "Buckle-Up or You'll Be Back!"

22 November 2012

Childsafe and the management of Red Cross Children's Hospital launched their "Buckle-up or you’ll be back!" campaign on 22 November 2012 to raise awareness of the dangers of not buckling-up when driving particularly with children in the vehicle. Read More

Route 60 Repairs Underway

21 November 2012

A slip failure of the road embankment occurred on the R60 between Ashton and Swellendam in October, causing a large subsidence across almost the full width of the road. This required that the road be completely closed as it is not safe for the... Read More

Integrated Public Transport and One Timetable for Public Transport in the City

12 November 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will brief the media on 13 November 2012 on the integration of public transport in the city and the vital role a single timetable plays in achieving integration and accessibility for the... Read More

25 Jobs Created Through Labour Intensive Method

11 November 2012

A labour intensive construction method recommended by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is being used by the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works to create 25 jobs in Suurbraak near Swellendam in t Read More

Opening of Transport and Public Works “Red Carpet” Walk-In Centre

7 November 2012

It is with great pride that I officially open the Department of Transport and Public Works’ Walk-In Centre on this day. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Officially Open Walk-In Centre

6 November 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will be opening the Walk-In Centre at 9 Dorp Street, Cape Town on 7 November 2012. Read More

Plans to Repair the R60 Road between Swellendam and Ashton Underway

1 November 2012

The Department of Transport and Public Works is in the process of commissioning a design (repair method and strategy) for repairing the damaged R60 between Ashton and Swellendam. Read More

AARTO in Its Present Form Must Go

1 November 2012

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

Open Day for Minibus Taxi Operators Closes Transport Month

30 October 2012

The Department of Transport and Public Works marked the end of Transport Month with an Open Day for minibus taxi operators at the Wittebome Civic Centre in Wynberg on 30 October 2012. Read More

Minister Carlisle Makes Statement on Miroshga Disaster

25 October 2012

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

Minister Carlisle to Join "Child Safety in a Vehicle" Campaign to Collect Used Car Seats

23 October 2012

On 23 October 2012, Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works will join the Drive More Safely team, led by Ms Alida Jones, at SACS Junior School. Read More

Unrestrained Toddler Five Times More Likely to Die in a Car Crash

23 October 2012

Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works showed his support for the “Child Safety in the Vehicle” campaign at SACS Junior School on 23 October 2012. Read More

Route 60 between Ashton and Montagu to Be Closed Until Next Week

23 October 2012

Motorists who intend to travel the R60 between Montagu and Ashton in the Western Cape are asked to use alternative routes.  The road closure is as a result of a slip that occurred at the weekend. Read More

Minister Carlisle’s Address at the Launch of the City Of Cape Town’s Transport Authority

19 October 2012

When I took up the my current position of Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, I knew that I had no more important task than to join with all Read More

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