Local enterprises can participate in subcontract work packages under the Louis Fourie Road upgrade project. So far, 20 such packages worth over R13.6 million have been awarded, with more to follow as the project advances.
Who it is for
local enterprises with 1CE and 2CE Construction Industry Development Board grading
How to act on it
Submit applications through the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure’s procurement process for subcontract work packages.
Residents of the Metro East region, including Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha, Eerste River, Mfuleni, and Somerset West, can join the GBV Ambassador Programme as trained volunteers to raise awareness, provide information on support services, and refer domestic violence cases to SAPS and local DSD offices. Some ambassadors may also volunteer at police station victim-friendly rooms.
Victims of gender-based violence can access support through the Department of Social Development’s Victim Empowerment Programme, including counselling, referrals, legal aid, and emergency assistance. The services are available across the Western Cape, including all areas where GBV Ambassadors operate.
The Western Cape Mobility Department is running awareness campaigns across high-risk corridors, involving schools, neighbourhood watches, NGOs, and other community organisations to promote safe road use among pedestrians and drivers.
Road Safety Ambassadors are being deployed in hotspot areas to educate communities on safe road use, particularly focusing on pedestrian safety in high-accident zones.
Who it is for
residents in high-risk areas such as Khayelitsha, Milnerton, Paarl, Kuilsriver, and the R300 corridor
Parents and caregivers who have not yet applied for Grade 1 or Grade 8 placements for the 2026 school year are encouraged to act immediately. While the online platform is closed for these late applications, they can contact their district office or call 0861 819 919 for assistance.
Local rugby and football clubs can now train and compete in the evenings using modern LED floodlights installed at Witzenville Sportsfield in Tulbagh. This improves access to sport and encourages greater participation.
The newly refurbished tennis and netball courts in Prince Alfred Hamlet provide improved playing conditions for young athletes and sports clubs, serving as a hub for grassroots sports development.
The Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal have entered into a partnership to share knowledge, innovation, digital tools, financing methods, and delivery models in infrastructure planning and development.
The Western Cape is using a Virtual Twinning Programme that digitally models major infrastructure projects, incorporating AI-driven analytics to detect risks, improve design, and optimize resource use.
The Western Cape has adopted a financial framework to attract private capital and reduce reliance on national grants, enabling over R200 billion worth of infrastructure projects to be funded through blended finance models.
The Western Cape is assessing 23 publicly owned land parcels totaling 85 hectares for future infrastructure and development. These sites are selected based on proximity to public transport, economic hubs, and social services to maximize opportunity.
Who it is for
residents of Metro East region, especially men and long-term community workers
How to act on it
Contact the Department of Social Development via phone, email, or website to express interest in joining the GBV Ambassador Programme.
Private capital can engage with the provincial treasury through the Alternative and Blended Finance Framework to participate in infrastructure funding.
