News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Notice of construction at Via Appie on Louis Fourie Road Construction work will be carried out on the median on Louis Fourie Road at Via Appie Commencement date: 2 July 2026 Anticipated duration: 2... Read more News Meiringspoort storm damage assessment On 18 June 2026, Minister Simmers and staff from the Department of Infrastructure conducted an oversight visit to Meiringspoort to assess... Read more News R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp opened ahead of schedule TR 30/2 (R43) between Worcester and Villiersdorp: Reopened Following tireless work by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and its... Read more News Western Cape road closures due to storm 25 June 2026 at 12pm Road closure summary Overberg District West Coast District Central Karoo District Cape Winelands District Garden Route... Read more News Update on rockfall repairs and road closures along the R328 near Oudtshoorn Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Government continues to prioritise the safety of... Read more News Minister Simmers assesses infrastructure damage in the West Coast and Cape Winelands From 25 to 27 May 2026, Minister Simmers joined Premier Alan Winde and members of the Western Cape Cabinet on various site visits to several... Read more Built environment Property Efficiency Report 2024/25 : A Year of Efficiency, Innovation, and Sustainable Progress The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) published the 14th edition of its Property Efficiency Report (PER) in November 2025, incorporating... Read more News Blasting on N9 (5KM) Between George and Oudtshoorn - 26 May 2026 Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) Between George and Oudtshoorn 26 May 2026 As part of the construction activities... Read more News Road between Oudtshoorn and Cango Caves remains closed, alternative route available Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure can confirm that... Read more News Indefinite closure of Franschhoek Pass Notice of full, indefinite closure of Franschhoek Pass (significant damage and risk) 14 May 2026 until further notice Type Activity Start... Read more News Western Cape roads teams working around the clock as storm recovery gathers pace Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is in full... Read more News Blasting on N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn on 14 May Notice of blasting activities on a section of the N9 (5KM) between George and Oudtshoorn As part of the construction activities on the N9... Read more Load More