Department of Transport and Public Works

Whether you're dealing with a potholed street in your suburb, applying for a transport permit, or need to report infrastructure damage, the Department of Transport and Public Works handles the practical side of keeping Cape Town moving. Road maintenance requests, public transport coordination, and infrastructure projects that affect daily commutes all flow through here. If your street needs attention or you're moving an abnormally large load across the province, this is where permits originate. The office manages everything from traffic law enforcement to public works contracts, making it the point of contact when infrastructure becomes your problem to solve.