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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...
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...
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...
Jobseeker Travel Voucher roll-out in Gugulethu brings joy and hope
On Wednesday, 17 July 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku, together with Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), rolled out the...
Reckless decisions cost lives - 23 fatalities on Western Cape roads in one week
The Western Cape Government is deeply concerned by the number of pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests recorded during the past...
Western Cape Government urges caution ahead of multiple cold fronts this weekend
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning that a series of cold fronts are expected to affect the Western Cape Friday...
Western Cape Government welcomes agreement between CATA and CODETA
The Western Cape Government welcomes the agreement reached by the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the...
Western Cape Government to process applications for metered and e-hailing taxi operating licences in the Metro
The Western Cape Government’s Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) will process new applications for operating licences for metered and e...
Western Cape Government launches Phase 2 of Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme
The Western Cape Government is proud to announce the launch of Phase 2 of the "Getting You to Work" Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme...
Western Cape road users urged to travel responsibly over long weekend
Between 2 and 8 June, 20 road users, including 7 pedestrians, tragically lost their lives on Western Cape roads. Over this same period, 62...
Mini-Bus Taxi Task Team committed to restoring peace
The Mini-Bus Taxi Task Team (MBTTT) came together today, 12 June 2025, in a special meeting amid conflict that flared up between operators...
Western Cape Government condemns latest shootings in Langa, urges calm and coordinated action
The Western Cape Government strongly condemns the latest shootings, this time in Langa, that occurred last night, 9 June in which 2 people...
Western Cape Government to launch Phase 2 of Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme
The Western Cape Government is pleased to announce the launch of Phase 2 of the “Getting You to Work” Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme...
Western Cape Government condemns deadly shooting at Mfuleni Taxi Rank
The Western Cape Government strongly condemns the deadly violence that occurred this morning, 6 June, just after 7am at the Mfuleni minibus...
Western Cape launches innovative Computerised Learners’ Licence Testing System
The Western Cape Government marked a significant milestone in its commitment to safer roads and smarter service delivery with the official...