The Western Cape has a new Mobility MEC. Premier Alan Winde has appointed Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP) Member Ricardo Mackenzie as the province’s new Mobility MEC The position became vacant when former MEC Daylin Mitchell was appointed as the new Speaker of the WCPP late last year.
Transforming public transport
“Mr Mackenzie is a seasoned and dedicated public servant, passionate about transport-related issues. With him as the province’s new Mobility Minister he will drive the Western Cape Government’s commitment to transform public transport, ensuring it is safe, reliable, and affordable for our citizens,” said the Premier.
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MEC Mackenzie comes with a wealth of experience in the transport sector.
He was also the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Transport and Public Works in the Provincial Legislature.
Premier Winde said: “I look forward to working with Minister Mackenzie as we establish the new Mobility Department. This will be fully operational on 1 April 2023. Mobility is critical to our economy and I look forward to seeing him succeed.”
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Mobility is critical to the economy
At the swearing-in ceremony this morning Minister Mackenzie undertook to do everything he can to get public transport moving again to offer commuters a dignified service.
He added: “My commitment to the people of our province is to get them to work and school safely and on time. Mobility must be an enabler for job creation and economic growth. I also aim to foster a good working relationship with role players in the mobility sector.”
The Premier thanked Provincial Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer for serving as Acting Mobility Minister for the past few months.
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The Department of Transport and Public Works is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads, educational and health facilities, and general buildings. It also increases growth and job opportunities through various programmes and increases access to safe and efficient transport.
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