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As we enter the festive season, many of us will be on the roads heading to holiday spots or visiting family and friends all over the country. A road trip gives holidaymakers the chance to thoroughly enjoy the sights of the Western Cape along its famous scenic routes. Explore the Western Cape Cape...

Why an embargo? The Department of Transport and Public Works is committed to promoting road safety therefore an embargo is placed on abnormal loads and vehicles during certain periods such as public holidays or long weekends. An abnormal load or vehicle can obstruct the vision of other vehicles on...

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To avoid frustration, your expected driving time should always take into account the possibility that there may be roadblocks on the way. Roadblocks, also known as traffic law enforcement operations, are featured in the 2016-2030 National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS), the national Department of...

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is responding to the current drought crisis by preparing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). The BCP will help ensure that the delivery of essential WCG services will continue, even if the supply of municipal water becomes severely constrained. Lead department:...

The Consultant Register System (CRS) is open until 31 March 2023 for registration. The CRS, which was launched in 2021, was developed to serve as an electronic roster to ensure that companies operating in the Built Environment and Infrastructure Sector are appointed on a rotational basis within the...

On Thursday, the provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers , handed over 24 brand new houses to qualifying beneficiaries at the Metro Grounds Development in George. The handover comes just under 9 months since the sod turning was conducted. Four of the beneficiaries received what is a...

In just over 4 months, the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure awarded over 1190 project contracts. Nearly 734 of these contracts were awarded to companies of previously disadvantaged backgrounds. Through its Western Cape Infrastructure Framework 2050, the department is geared towards...

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers The Franschhoek Pass which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp will be closed between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays for construction purposes. The closures will take effect on Tuesday, 28 November 2023...

All learner's licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences & professional driving permits that expire during the period from 26 March 2020 up to and including 31 Aug 2021, are deemed valid and their validity periods are extended for a further grace period ending on 31 March 2022...