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News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works

Road Death Figures on Western Cape Roads for September

15 October 2012

Road deaths in the Western Cape in September 2012 rose by 20% when compared to the same month last year. September 2011 recorded 83 fatalities on our roads, the lowest figure of any month since January 2008. The month of September 2012 ended with... Read More

Latest Crash Witness Footage Highlights Dangers of Irresponsible Road Use

24 September 2012

The latest round of Crash Witness CCTV footage (Crash Witness 4) can now be viewed on the Safely Home website. Read More

R500 Million Mitchell's Plain Hospital Nearing Completion

19 September 2012

The R500 million Mitchell's Plain Hospital construction project has been a massive undertaking by the Western Cape Government. The hospital will offer district hospital services to people living in the Mitchell's Plain, Philippi and Mandalay areas. Read More

Ministers Carlisle and Botha to Conduct a Site Visit at Mitchell's Plain Hospital

18 September 2012

Robin Carlisle, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, and Theuns Botha, the Minister of Health, will be conducting a site visit on 19 September between 13:30 and 14:30 at Mitchell's Plain Hospital, which is currently under construction. Read More

Corridor Study on R44 and Bredell Road Upgrade to Commence

18 September 2012

The R44 Road between Somerset West and Stellenbosch is a high-speed mobility route which carries significant volumes of traffic daily. Read More

Road Fatalities at Start of September a Cause for Serious Concern

17 September 2012

Road deaths in the Western Cape fell by 21 for the month of August, when compared with the figure for August 2011. Read More

Comments on Provincial Road Traffic Bill and Comments on Suggested Regulations

11 September 2012

In a previous statement, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works informed the media that the public could comment on the Provincial Road Traffic Bill. Incorrect contact details were supplied. Comments received so far have been directed from the... Read More

Minister Carlisle and Safely Home Launch Latest Crash Witness Videos

4 September 2012

On 5 September, Robin Carlisle, Minister of Transport and Public Works, will brief the media on the launch of the latest round of Crash Witness CCTV videos. Read More

It's Time to Have Your Say on Road Safety

3 September 2012

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

Western Cape Leads in Good Roads and Road Safety

2 September 2012

Collins Letsoalo, the acting CEO of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), addressing the portfolio committee on transport in the National Parliament, confirmed that the Western Cape leads all other provinces in road safety and in the high... Read More

One Motor Cyclist Killed on South Africa's Roads Every 12 Hours

1 September 2012

On 2 September, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, led a community of bikers as they took to the Read More

Five Drivers Arrested and Eight Vehicles Suspended at Scholar Transport Operation

29 August 2012

On 30 August 2012, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, Minister of Education, Donald Grant, City of Cape Town Traffic Services and the Safely Home team conducted a scholar transport operation at three schools in Mitchell's Plain. Read More

Ministers Carlisle and Grant to Conduct Scholar Transport Operation in Mitchell's Plain

28 August 2012

On Thursday, 30 August, in the morning, Western Cape Transport and Public Works and Education Ministers Robin Carlisle and Donald Grant and City of Cape Town Traffic Services officials will be conducting a Scholar Transport Operation at three... Read More

Four Drivers Arrested during Scholar Transport Operation in Woodstock

22 August 2012

This morning, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, and City of Cape Town Traffic Services officials conducted a Scholar Transport Operation at three schools in Woodstock. Read More

Minister Carlisle to Speak at Launch of the National Rail Safety Campaign

22 August 2012

Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, will be speaking at the launch of the National Rail Safety Campaign. Read More

Launch of PRASA's National Railway Safety Campaign

22 August 2012

Today, we come together to launch PRASA's National Railway Safety Campaign. Read More

Minister Carlisle Speaks on Child Road Safety at AGM of ChildSafe South Africa

15 August 2012

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

Four Drivers Arrested during Scholar Transport Operation in Woodstock

15 August 2012

This morning, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, and City of Cape Town Traffic Services officials conducted a Scholar Transport Operation at three schools Read More

Minister Carlisle Commends Department as Road Death Toll Continues to Decline

14 August 2012

In 2009, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, committed to achieving a 50% reduction in provincial road traffic fatalities by 2014. Read More

Minister Carlisle Delivers Keynote Address at Youth in Construction Expo

13 August 2012

Media Statement by Minister Robin Carlisle Read More

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