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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...
#ConnectingCommunities: comment invited on the future of mobility in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Government invites residents and transport stakeholders to comment on the draft Western Cape Provincial Land Transport...

Walk and cycle safely: Western Cape supports UN Global Road Safety Week
The Western Cape Government is committed to supporting the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2025. This year's theme...

The Western Cape Government welcomes return to operation of driving licence card printing
The Western Cape Government (WCG) welcomes the news that the national driving licence card printing machine is finally back online. This...

Western Cape residents invited to comment on proposed motor vehicle licence fee increases
The Western Cape Government is inviting residents to comment on the proposed increases to motor vehicle licence (MVL) fees, published in the...