Western cape transport department
WC Transport Dept set to spend R9.2bn in 2021/2022 financial year
The department is due to spend over R4 billion on infrastructure.
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More than 200 Golden Arrow buses attacked monthly, WC Transport committee told
Buses are often seen as soft targets and often during protests they're petrol-bombed or stoned.
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WC traffic cop dies in collision while on way to crash scene
The Western Cape Transport Department said that the traffic cop had been in service since 2016 and was stationed in Worcester.
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Suspect due in court after wounding traffic officer in George
It’s believed the official’s attackers wanted to take her service pistol.
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WC Transport Dept registers 350 complaints on public transport breaches
More than 200 commuters had indicated that the vehicle they were travelling in was filled to a capacity greater than 70%.
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Lockdown sees dramatic drop in Easter road fatalities in WC
Only three people have died on the province's roads compared to 38 last year.
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Probe ongoing into CT Taxify stabbings
The driver has since been arrested. The department's Siphesihle Dube says MEC Donald Grant met with Taxify officials last week.
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Hawks arrest 2 more vehicle examiners linked to corruption in Butterworth
The two suspects, aged 25 and 40, are alleged to be part of a bigger group that is responsible for the fraudulent certification of roadworthy permits in the Western Cape.
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WC Transport MEC warns taxi associations over violence
Officials closed the Bellville and the Bloekombos taxi ranks in Kraaifontein following conflict and shootings last weekend, but they’ve since been re-opened.
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Bellville taxi rank reopened, taxi associations remain suspended
Since the closure of the ranks, the Western Cape Transport Department and the City of Cape Town have facilitated several discussions with the associations.
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Investigation underway into deadly Karoo bus crash
Thursday morning's tragedy occurred on a road between Beaufort West and Aberdeen.
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Hearings into Cape taxi violence conclude this week
Nine Western Cape taxi associations are trying to ease tensions, along with transport authorities.
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WC taxi registrar to meet taxi associations after Hout Bay protests
Taxi drivers associated to Cata demonstrated in the area on Thursday, blocking roads, burning tyres and damaging City of Cape Town property
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WC Transport Dept calls for taxi violence cases to be prioritised
Over the past few weeks nine people have been killed or wounded in Delft, Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park and Hout Bay.
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WC Transport to meet top police brass over taxi violence in CT
Transport MEC Donald Grant says there are several issues that need to be addressed, which includes the Provincial Operating Licence Board.
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Union: Metrorail’s security measures are not working
A train driver was stabbed and robbed by three men on Monday evening when he went to investigate after the train he was driving malfunctioned between the Kraaifontein and Muldersvlei stations.
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Death toll on WC roads for Easter weekend remains at 10
At least 22 people lost their lives on the province's roads during the Easter weekend in 2017.
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WC Transport Dept slams attacks on MyCiti buses
A MyCiTi bus passenger sustained injuries in one of the eight attacks and had to have glass splinters removed from his eyes.
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WC Transport Dept launches mobile alcohol testing unit
The provincial Transport Department says the newly acquired Mobile Alcohol Evidentiary Unit is yet another weapon used to target the scourge of drunk driving.
