Last week, 64 people were arrested by Western Cape Provincial Traffic officers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. During the same period, 15 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in our province.
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Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie has extended his congratulations to the new National Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga.
Minister Mackenzie said, “I am pleased to welcome a seasoned colleague with extensive experience in the transport portfolio and mobility sector. We look forward to working with Minister Chikunga to get the Central railway Line in Cape Town up and running as a matter of critical urgency for our commuters. There are complex challenges to navigate, but I believe that with committed collaboration we will identify solutions and a way forward.”
He went on to say, “This coming Friday, I will be meeting with Prasa, Premier Alan Winde and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to assess the status of the Central railway Line, and discuss next steps. Since my recent appointment as Minister of Mobility, I have engaged with various role players to understand the issues and sticking points. We cannot waste any time in making progress. People need to be able to get to work on safe, reliable and affordable public transport. This will enable growth of the economy for creating jobs and dignified opportunities in our province.”
MEDIA QUERIES:
Rebecca Campbell
Spokesperson for Minister Ricardo Mackenzie
Ministry of Mobility
Cell: 076 783 2583
Email: Rebecca.Campbell@westerncape.gov.za
Last week, 64 people were arrested by Western Cape Provincial Traffic officers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. During the same period, 15 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in our province.
On Saturday, 23 March 2024, the Western Cape Government (WCG) officially launched our Easter road safety campaign for 2024.
The Western Cape Government is offering FREE ten-point vehicle checks by qualified examiners from Saturday, 23 March to Thursday, 28 March at venues in Cape Town and Drakenstein.
It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to the loved ones of the ten people – seven adults and three children – who died in a road crash on the N7 between Vanrhynsdorp and Klawer on Sunday 17 March 2024.