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Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 14 - 20 December 2020

21 December 2020

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Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 70 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoint and speed control operations across the province in the week of 14 to 20 December 2020, and 26 455 vehicles were stopped and checked ...

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The new Malgas Pont is open to public traffic

18 December 2020

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The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has opened its new motorised pont at Malgas. This allows public traffic to cross the Breede River at this point avoiding a time-consuming and expensive 90 km detour by road to reach the other side of the river. Operating hours are 06:00 to 18:00 ...

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Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 7 - 13 December 2020

14 December 2020

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Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 67 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoint and speed control operations across the province in the week of 7 to 13 December 2020, and 19 702 vehicles were stopped and checked. A total of 201 speeding offences were recorded and 4 636 ...

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Distributing bicycles to those in need

11 December 2020

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The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) in conjunction with the Department’s Provincial Bicycle Distribution Programme via the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP), has been busy during the lock-down period distributing bicycles for non-motorised transport initiatives to a ...

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Minister Madikizela launches Festive Season Safety Plan

3 December 2020

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Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works It will not be business as usual during this festive season. Over the past years, we have had to deal with various situations beyond our control, such as the closing dates for schools and industries, which ...

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Second reading of the MTBPS and Second Adjustments Estimates

1 December 2020

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Second reading of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and Second Adjustments Estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure Speech by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Honourable Speaker/Deputy Speaker Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues ...

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Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations: 23 - 29 November 2020

30 November 2020

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Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services implemented a total of 46 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoint and speed control operations across the province in the week of 23 to 29 November 2020, and 29 055 vehicles were stopped and checked ...

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Minister Mitchell to hand over bicycles in Grassy Park

9 November 2020

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Tomorrow, Wednesday 10 November 2021, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Daylin Mitchell, will hand over bicycles to the Open Streets organization in Grassy Park. The handover is part of the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP) of the Department of Transport and Public Works. ...

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Pedestrian Safety

4 November 2020

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The Department of Transport and Public Works would like to urge everyone to play a role in improving road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, passengers and drivers. Our Safely Home campaign encourages motorists to be vigilant on the road, and pedestrians to make themselves visible to motorists, ...

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Department of Transport and Public Works wins Batho Pele Awards

2 November 2020

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On Friday, 30 October, the Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) was awarded two top 2020 National Batho Pele Excellence Awards at an event near Johannesburg. DTPW won gold in the Best Functioning Provincial Department Award of the Year category, and our HOD Jacqui Gooch won silver in the ...

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