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Jobseeker Travel Voucher Roll Out Gugulethu Brings Joy And Hope

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/jobseeker-travel-voucher-roll-out-gugulethu-brings-joy-and-hope

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Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a media release from the Western Cape Government announcing the rollout of the Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme in Gugulethu's Barcelona Informal Settlement on 17 July 2025. The programme provides free travel vouchers via GABS Gold Cards to help jobseekers access interviews and work opportunities. It has already registered over 6,000 people and enabled 8,300 free trips, with early data showing 40% of users found jobs.

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Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme

Jobseekers can register to receive a free GABS Gold Card preloaded with trips. The voucher allows them to travel to job interviews, training sessions, and work opportunities without cost, helping overcome transportation barriers.

Who it is for: jobseekers in Gugulethu and other communities
How to act on it: Visit the official registration website and complete the form

The document's recorded date is 17 July 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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To register with the programme, please visit: https://gettingyoutowork.westerncape.gov.za/

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Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/jobseeker-travel-voucher-roll-out-gugulethu-brings-joy-and-hope

Key Takeaways

17 July 2025
Gugulethu
Barcelona Informal Settlement
Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme
Isaac Sileku
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS)
6000+ registrations
8300+ free trips
40% employment rate
https://gettingyoutowork.westerncape.gov.za/
Isaac Sileku
Muneera Allie
Councillor Betty Duli-Makinase
Ms Lilitha Ngamso
Mr CJ Skennelth
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS)
Western Cape Mobility Department
Western Cape Government