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Interim festive season road crash statistics: Western Cape Government calls for increased vigilance

The Western Cape Government expresses its concern over the 106 fatal crashes and 122 fatalities recorded on municipal and provincial roads...

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Minister Sileku urges road safety following a near-miss incident on the N1

On 3 January 2025, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku narrowly avoided a potential collision when the vehicle he was travelling in...

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Ministers Creecy and Sileku

Mid-season festive road safety stats reveal disturbing trends

On 19 December 2024, the National Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, alongside the Western Cape’s Provincial Minister of Mobility, Isaac...

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Traffic Officers

Graduation of 133 traffic officers strengthens road safety efforts for the festive season

The Western Cape Government proudly hosted the graduation ceremony for 133 Traffic Officers at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell...

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WCG Crest

FAQs - Getting YOU to Work

GENERAL FAQs What is the Getting You to Work initiative? Getting YOU to Work is a pilot programme implemented by the Western Cape Government...

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Festive Season Road Safety Launch

Western Cape Government launches 2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign

On 22 November, the Western Cape Government officially launched its 2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign at the Moorreesburg Weighbridge...

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JTTC Launch

First Junior Traffic Training Centre launched for children with special needs in the Western Cape

To mark the end of Mobility Month, the Western Cape Government (WCG), in collaboration with ChildSafe South Africa, launched a first-of-its...

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Mobility Month Launch

Extortion highlighted as the Western Cape launches Mobility Month

On 01 October 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) launched Mobility Month 2024 at the Bellville Transport Interchange. Mobility month...

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WCG Crest
Transport

Permits for abnormal loads and vehicles

A permit is needed to transport abnormal loads and vehicles. The requirements for a permit depend on the size and nature of the load or vehicle.

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Driving in bad weather conditions

Road users urged to be vigilant during Western Cape winter

Between 2 and 9 June 2024, there have been 19 crashes reported on Western Cape roads. Wind, rain, flooding, and fog are key features of...

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