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Closure of certain minibus taxi routes in response to ongoing violence

The Western Cape Government has confirmed that, from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, several mini-bus taxi routes in the Cape Town metro will...

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Announcement on extraordinary measures in the minibus-taxi industry

Statement by Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku Good afternoon members of the media, colleagues, and fellow residents. Following...

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Western Cape Mobility Department to update on taxi violence developments

The ongoing taxi violence in the Western Cape has resulted in the loss of lives and placed the safety of commuters and communities at risk...

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Update on taxi violence and court order affecting Somerset West routes

The Western Cape Mobility Department is gravely concerned about the ongoing violence linked to disputes between CATA and CODETA taxi...

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Honouring women on the frontlines of road safety in the Western Cape

This Women’s Month, we proudly recognise and honour the remarkable contribution of the Western Cape Mobility Department’s female traffic law...

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Western Cape Government will not tolerate irresponsible behaviour on our roads

The Western Cape Mobility Department is deeply concerned by a sharp increase in road fatalities during the first 11 days of August 2025...

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Western Cape Government honours women powering the freight industry

Today, 5 August 2025, the Western Cape Mobility Department hosted a heartfelt event to honour the incredible women who are the backbone of...

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On track for growth - Western Cape launches Overberg Rail Freight Pilot

On 23 July 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, hosted the launch of the Overberg Freight Rail Business Case and...

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Addressing the scourge of pedestrian fatalities in the Western Cape

Pedestrians remain the most vulnerable road users, accounting for the majority of lives lost on Western Cape roads this month. Of the 72...

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Western Cape Mobility Minister marks Mandela Day with hands-on acts of service

To mark Mandela Day, celebrated under the theme "It’s in Your Hands”, Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, spent the day engaged in...

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