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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...

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WCG Crest

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...

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WCG Crest

Western Cape road closures due to storm

18 June 2026 at 12 pm Summary Overberg District West Coast District Central Karoo District Cape Winelands District Garden Route District 15...

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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...

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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...

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WCG Crest

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...

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Cango Caves

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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