News and Speeches for Department of Transport and Public Works
Ministers Consider Legal Action Against Bus Owner and Driver
4 May 2010The Western Cape Minister of Transport and his provincial counterpart, MEC for Community Safety Adv. Lennit Max are considering laying criminal charges of culpable homicide against the owner of NONDODA Tours, Mr. Read More
MEC Calls for System to Monitor Long Distance Bus Drivers
3 May 2010Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle today called for the introduction of an objectively verifiable schedule system for all long distance bus drivers to ensure that they take proper rests during their trips to eradicate... Read More
Public is Called to Name People Involved in Train Attack
29 April 2010The Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle is outraged by the thuggish behaviour of commuters who pelted a Metrorail passenger carriage with rocks and stones after their own train broke down near Ysterplaat station... Read More
Rail Strike to Affect Struggling Commuters
29 April 2010Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle has called for a meeting with key players in public transport in the province to pursue ways to mitigate the impact of the imminent rail strike. Read More
Minister to Approach National Prosecuting Authority Over SA Roadlink
28 April 2010The Western Cape Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle and his provincial counterpart, MEC for Community Safety Adv. Lennit Max will this week approach the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to prosecute SA Roadlink for contravening the National... Read More
Minister Suggests Metal Detectors at Train Stations
28 April 2010The Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle is shocked by the death of Ms. Ntombeskolo Mafentile who was stabbed to death at the Muldersvlei train station yesterday. The Minister has expressed his condolences to the... Read More
Media Alert: MEC to Deliver Keynote Address at University of Cape Town Award Ceremony
28 April 2010Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle will today deliver the keynote address at the University of Cape Town's (UCT's) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Annual Award Ceremony. Read More
Opening of the Eastbound Taxi and Bus Lane
27 April 2010Public transport is in crisis The rehabilitation and upgrade of the East bound carriageways of the N2 from the M5 to Borcherd`s Quarry allows us to complement the taxi/bus lanes on the westbound carriageways with those on the Eastbound road. Read More
Suspension of Operating License of Owner of Taxi Involved in Motorcycle Accident
7 April 2010Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle has triggered the process to suspend the operating license of the owner of the minibus taxi which was illegally driven by the seventeen (17) year old youngster and resulted in the tragic... Read More
Media Alert: Pre-Budget Speech Briefing
24 March 2010The Minister of Transport Robin Carlisle will, tomorrow, brief the media about his department's budget speech for the 2010/2011 financial year.Where: Minister's boardroom, 08th Floor, 09 Dorp Street.Time: 12:00 Read More
Budget Speech 2010/2011: Department of Transport and Public Works
23 March 2010Budget Speech 2010/2011: Department of Transport and Public Works Read More
National Taxi Alliance Strike
22 March 2010After having spent much of the weekend in negotiations with the Western Cape National Taxi Alliance (NTA) in an effort to avoid today's strike I am furious that this morning the body was involved in acts of violence and intimidation including... Read More
Portswood Road Evictions
17 March 2010In the last week, the media spotlight has fallen on the Portswood Road evictions. For the purpose of clarification, the following process was followed: Read More
Misconduct Findings Regarding Head of Department
10 March 2010The Premier has received the findings of the disciplinary inquiry that was instituted into allegations of serious misconduct by the Head of the Provincial Department of Transport and Public Works, Mr Thami Manyathi. Read More
Vision to Create a World-Class Public Transport System
7 March 2010My Vision to Create a World-Class Public Transport System for the Twenty First (21st) Century Read More
No Escape from Drager Breathalyser Machines
4 March 2010The headline Breathalyser Test Invalid (cape Times, 15 March) distorts the facts and undermines the public good. The fight against drunken killers on our roads is one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa. Read More
Province and City Launch Blitz on Seatbelt, Number Plate Compliance and Cell Phone Use
2 March 2010Minister of Community Safety, Lennit Max and City of Cape Town Mayco member, JP Smith will today launch a 30 day blitz on seatbelt and number plate compliance, and cell phone usage while driving. Read More
Keynote Address at the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and Provincial Stakeholders Forum
17 February 2010Responding to the Requirements for Efficiencies and Empowerment Through Strategic Partnerships Read More
Minister Issues Urgent Warning About Converted Quantum Panel Vans
13 February 2010The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle today revealed that his department has received a credible briefing about the very real dangers to commuters traveling in mini bus taxis which have been converted from original Toyota... Read More
Making Cape Town One of the Most Connected and Green Cities
11 February 2010Good morning:The mission of the Provincial Government and City Council is to make Cape Town one of the most ambitious, connected and green cities in the world in which both our own people and world counterparts will be impressed. Read More
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