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The Department of Transport is responsible for regulation and coordination of Transportation in South Africa that is Public Transport, Rail Transportation, Civil Aviation, Maritime Transport and Road Transport “Transport, the Heartbeat of Economic Growth and Social Development”
Latest Departmental News
Oversight Visit to Leeto La Polokwane
The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa, conducted an oversight visit to theLeeto La Polokwane ...
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Minister Creecy and SANRAL Lead Vala Zonke Inspection andHandover of Key Road Projects in Mafikeng
The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy, undertook a working visit to Mafikeng in the North ...
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Launch of October Transport Month: Unlocking South Africa’s Transport Economy atthe National Press Club Roundtable
In a significant move to drive economic recovery and development, the National Department of Transport, in ...
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Commemoration of World Maritime Day 2025 in Cape Town
Department of Transport, together with industry partners, commemorated World Maritime Day 2025 at Lagoon Beach Hotel, ...
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Minister of Transport embarked on a Vala Zonke Pothole Patching Programme in Potchefstroom
Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy inspected the progress of the Vala Zonke Pothole Patching initiative ...
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C-BRTA hosts MSME Conference to Accelerate Inclusive Growth in the Transport Sector
Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA), in collobaration with the Department of Transport and the Coega Development ...
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Department of Transport engaged youth on a career expo youth initiative
The department of transport engaged youth on a Career Expo Youth Initiative in Hillcrest, in commemoration ...
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South Africa Observes International Day of the Seafarer with a United Call for Dignity, Safety and Harassment-Free Ships
The Department of Transport joined the global maritime community on 25 June 2025 to commemorate the ...
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Speeches
2025
- Remarks by Minister Creecy at her visit to the Cape Town Container Terminal
- Keynote Address by Minister Creecy at the Launch of PRASA’s Renewable Energy Project, Train Set 300, and Isipingo Mall
- Statement on the release of the Rail and Port Freight RFI results and the launching of the Passenger Rail RFI for potential private sector participation projects
- Keynote address by Minister Creecy at the launch of STS Cranes at the Durban Container Terminal
- Keynote address by Minister Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition
- Remarks from Minister Creecy at the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Summit
- Minister Creecy’s address at the 43rd Annual Southern African Transport Conference and Exhibition (SATC)
- Speech by Minister Creecy on the occasion of the Departure of Transport Budget Vote 2025
- Minister Creecy on the department’s role in the transformation of the sector and support for the Integrated Transport Sector Charter
- Keynote address by Minister Creecy at Regenesys Business School Graduation Ceremony
- Remarks by Minister Creecy at the Rand Merchant Bank Think Summit 2025
- Keynote address by Minister Creecy on the occasion of the Africa Rail Conference
- Statement by Minster Creecy on the release of 2025 Easter Road Safety Report
- Speaking notes for the Minister at the launch of the Request for Information to interested and affected parties in potential private sector participation in Rail and Port Freight Logistics
- Keynote Address by Minister Creecy (MP) the launch of the World Bank Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa Report
2024
- Remarks by Minister Creecy during the Cross-Alive Road Safety Campaign Site Visit at the Lebombo Border Post
- Keynote address -launch of Festive Season Road Safety Campaign
- Speaking notes by the Minister Creecy MP at the EB Cloete Interchange
- Minister Creecy speech at the Port of Ngqura
- Remarks by Minister Creecy at the Smart Mobility Africa Summit
- Remarks by the Minister Creecy, MP at the Metals and Engineering Industry Ministerial Conference Emperor’s Palace, Kempton Park
- Address By The Minister Of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy, At The 2024 Aviation Africa Summit, Sandton, Johannesburg
- Media briefing on activation for Springboks vs New Zealand Test Match
- Official opening speech by Minster Creecy on the occasion of the 13th edition of the SARA Rail International Conference and Exhibition
- NCOP Dept of Transport Budget Speech
- Minister Barbara Creecy Transport Budget Speech
- Keynote address Minister Greecy at the opening of the Southern African Transport Conference
- MOT Speech for Democracy Bus HandOver and Public Transport Media Engagement
- Statement delivered by Minister Chikunga at the launch of the United Nations Global Campaign for Road Safety – 15 May 2024
- Remarks by Minister Chikunga at the orientation ceremony of Traffic Officer Recruits
- Press statement delivered by Minister Chikunga at the occasion of Nancefield to Johannesburg train service inspection
- MOT Speaking Notes For Ceremony To Switch Off E-toll Gantries 11 April 2024
- Easter Road Safety Campaign 20 March 2024
- MOT Speech For The Taxi Relief Fund Relaunch Speech 14 March 2024
- Final State of Civil Aviation Press Briefing 05 March 2024
- Moloto Road Oversight Visit Speech 04 March 2024
- Minister’s Speech at the Handover of the Agalhus 30 Jan 2024
- MOT Speech Festive Season Road Safety Campaign Launch 26112023
- MOT ICAD Speech
- Speech delivered by Minister Chikunga on the occasion of the launch of Central Line from the Nyanga to Lange Commuter Rail service
- Speech delivered by Minister Chikunga on the occasion of the launch of 2023 Easter Traffic Law Enforcement Campaign
- Speech delivered by Minister Chikunga on the occasion of the Airline Representative of South Africa Aviation Summit
2025
- Keynote Address by Deputy Minister Hlengwa at the Institute of Traffic, Licensing and Metro Police Officers of South Africa (ITLMPO-SA)
- Keynote address by Deputy Minister Hlengwa at the South African Network for Wowen in Transport (SANWIT) in Limpopo
- Remarks by Deputy Minister Hlengwa at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Conference
- Speech by Deputy Minister Hlengwa on the occasion of the signing of memorandum of understanding between SAMSA and the Swedish Transport Agency
- Speech by Deputy Minister Hlengwa on the occasion of the Department of Transport Budget Vote at the NCOP
- Speech by the Deputy Minister Hlengwa on the occasion of the Department of Transport Budget Vote
- Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa (MP) on the Occasion of a Joint DoT-DPME Site Inspection to Assess Progress on Infrastructure Upgrades and Operational Improvement at the Port of Durban
- Keynote address by Deputy Minister Hlengwa at the IMO Glonoise Partnership Project Workshop
2024
- Remarks by Deputy Minister Hlengwa at the Passing Out and Graduation Ceremony of Traffic Officers and Road Safety Officers
- Speaking notes by the Deputy Minister of Transport Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa MP at the SAIMI October Transport Month engagement
- Keynote address from the Deputy Minister Hlengwa for the 2024 HLSACAA National Aviation Gender Summit
- Speech Delivered By The DM At NCOP – Updated Final 29 July 24
- Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa Transport Budget Speech
- Speaking notes for Deputy Minister Mangcu at 2023 National Aviation Conference
Media Statements / Releases
- Transport Department issues a reminder for comments on the gazetted Airfreight strategy for South Africa
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa release findings of the RTMC investigation into the Limpopo Bus Crush
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa devastated following another big fatal road crash in Limpopo
- Transport department confirms ABAKAN Air Foreign operators permit approval
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa send condolences following a major crash in Limpopo Province
- Minister Creecy welcomes South Africa's re-election to Aviation's global body, ICAO governing council
- Minister Creecy Instructs TNPA to Renew Island View Lease Agreement to Balance SA Transformation and Energy Security at the Port of Durban
- Amended NLTA ushers in e-Hailing service as an additional choice of Transport
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister express condolences after a fatal crash involving learners
- Minister Creecy lauds Transnet Port Terminals for improved perfomance
- Media Statement on the announcement of the outcome of Transnet's Slot Application Process
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa condemns the senseless killing of the E-Hailing driver
- Media Statement regarding the Appointment of Boards of Directors of Transport Entities
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa welcomes the Department's Clean Audit Outcome AGSA
- Government Approves Additional Guarantees for Transnet
- RAF Board dissolved statement
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa express their condolences following fatal KZN road accident
- Statement by Minister Creecy at the Youth Day Activation
- Government initiates additional guarantees for Transnet
- Ministry of Transport Convenes Physical Meeting with Board of the Road Accident Fund
- Minister Creecy issues a Ministerial order for ACSA Board to enter into mediation with Airports Coordination Services PTY LTD
- Request for Information (RFI) on potential Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Rail and Port projects attracts unprecedented interest
- RAF STATEMENT - RAF CEO placed on special leave
- Minister Creecy approves R51 Billion guarantee facility for Transnet
- Transport Department extend deadline for request for information on Rail and Port Infrastructure
- Driving License Card Printing Machine Fixed
- Taxi Relief Fund Media Statement 23 04 2025
- Minister Creecy Provides Progress Report on ATNS Overhaul
- Media Advisory - Transport Deputy Minister to review N2 crash scene and visit survivors
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa call for heightened Road Saiand vigilance following spate of fatal crashes
- Minister Creecy's visit to Pelonomi Hospital statement
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa send condolences following tragic crash
- Minister Creecy Outlines the Selection Process followed in Recommending the Appointment of Prof John Lamola as GCEO of SAA to Cabinet.
- Minister Creecy and Deputy Minister Hlengwa call for Road Safety vigilance
- Domestic Air Services Council Directs SAFAIR to get its Shareholding in Order within 12 months
- Minister Creecy and Fuels Industry Stakeholders Adopt Logistics Plan for Jet Fuel Transportation to O.R. Tambo International Airport
- Creecy and Hlengwa denounce the torching of Putco buses - Media Statement: 28 Jan 2025
- Media Statement 26 Jan 2025 2
- Public Announcement Statement 07 Jan 2
- Media Statement 07 Jan 25
- OR Tambo to receive Jet Fuel - Statement-1
- 2024-01-30_final_ATNS overhaul Media statement
- Media Statement by Minister Creecy providing an update on the 2024 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign
- Transport Minister To Release Mid-festive Season Road Safety Report
- Minister Creecy Release a Preliminary Report on Lepanto Vessel Sinking Incident
- Creecy appoints Experts on ATNS - Statement
- Creecy Awarded by UAE Statement
- Statement on the Transport DG
- ATNS and AVIATION INDUSTRY meeting statement
- Minister Creecy Approaches AG statement
- STATEMENT ON TRANSNET
- MOT Final SANRAL Media Statement 10 April 2024
- Media Release Travel Survey 2023-2024
- Statement by Minister Chikunga on the occasion of the release of the Easter Road Safety statistics
Media Statement on the announcement of the outcome of Transnet's Slot Application Process
Announcements
- Nomination Form B-BBEE Charter Council 2025
- Notice in terms of schedule 2 of National Land Transport Act, 2009 (ACT No. 5 of 2009
- White Paper on National Transport Policy
- Names of shortlisted candidates to serve on the Air Service Licensing and the International Air Services Council
- Prescribed Form for Board Database Nominations
- New Applications of Tourist Operating Licenses
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