Department Of Public Works and Infrastructure

67 Minutes of Service | Nelson Mandela Day Deputy Director-General for Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Adam Mthombeni, together with Chief Director for Gender, Dr Mveleli Gqwede, spent their 67 minutes of service in Indwe, Eastern Cape, as part of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure's Nelson Mandela Day programme. The team visited Emadweleni Special Day Care Centre before joining officials from the Emalahleni Local Municipality, the Community Policing Forum and SAPS in a clean-up campaign at the Indwe Police Station, which is currently undergoing major refurbishment. Through acts of service, DPWI continues to honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by making a positive impact in communities across South Africa. #MandelaDay2026 #67Minutes #DPWI #ItIsInYourHands #BuildingCommunities

Ahead of Nelson Mandela Day, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson joined uMngeni Local Municipality and Executive Mayor Chris Pappas at Sikhulile Crèche in Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, to dedicate 67 minutes of community service. The initiative included improvements to the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre, such as repainting the facility and jungle gym, repairing the perimeter fencing, and enhancing the learning environment to ensure a safer and more welcoming space for the children upon their return from the school holidays. Guided by the spirit of Mandela Day, the initiative demonstrated the importance of collective action and community service in creating lasting change. #MandelaDay2026 #LetsGetInvolved #DPWI #PublicWorks #BuildingCommunities

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, @DeanMacpherson, joined @uMngeni Local Municipality and Executive Mayor Chris Pappas in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day through community service at a local Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre.

Today, I’m partnering with the @UmngeniLocal and @MayorPappas to lend a helping hand to a local ECD centre as well as donate cooking items and toys for the children they look after. I can’t wait to see the look on their faces when they come back from school holidays 🥳

Today, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson led the Department’s Nelson Mandela Day programme in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, commencing with an oversight inspection of the recently refurbished holding cells at Howick Police Station. Joined by uMngeni Local Municipality Executive Mayor Christopher Pappas, Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Chairperson Khulile Vuyisile Nzo, DPWI Durban Regional Manager Nkosi Vilakazi and departmental officials, the Minister reviewed the completed refurbishment project aimed at improving police infrastructure and operational efficiency. The inspection assessed the quality of work undertaken to restore the holding cells, which had previously been affected by water leaks and the lack of electricity and water. Through the refurbishment of 12 holding cells, the facility has significantly increased its detention capacity, reducing the need for police officers to transport detainees to distant stations and allowing them to remain operational within the community. #MandelaDay2026 #DPWI #BuildingCommunities #LivingTheLegacy

For the past 24 years, Moshy Mathe, Founder of Youth For Survival NPO, has devoted her life to providing a place of safety for vulnerable women and children, offering hope, dignity and opportunities to those affected by gender-based violence and other social challenges. Adopted by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure 15 years ago, the organisation continues to transform lives through shelter services, psychosocial support, skills development and income-generating initiatives that empower communities across Tshwane. Moshy Mathe’s vision is to build a sustainable future where vulnerable individuals are empowered to rebuild their lives with dignity, while creating employment opportunities through community-driven enterprise. #MandelaDay2026 #LetsGetInvolved #ItsInYourHands #DPWI #CommunityService

“Leadership is not defined by the position you hold. Leadership is measured by the lives you change.” Delivering a keynote address during Mandela Day commemorations in Pretoria West, Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala urged South Africans to recommit themselves to the values championed by Nelson Mandela—service, equality, dignity and Ubuntu. He called for stronger collaboration to tackle gender-based violence, substance abuse and other social challenges by investing in education, skills development and community initiatives that empower people to become self-reliant. Mandela Day reminds us that meaningful change begins when we choose to serve others. #MandelaDay2026 #LetsGetInvolved #ItsInYourHands

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, @sziks , today joins Youth For Survival NPO in Pretoria West to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day 2026 through community service. In line with this year’s theme, “Let’s Get Involved,” the initiative highlights the importance of giving our time, skills and resources to uplift communities and honour Madiba’s enduring legacy of service. #MandelaDay2026 #LetsGetInvolved #ItsInYourHands @DepartmentPWI

Today, we join Youth For Survival NPO in Pretoria West to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day 2026 through community service. Under this year’s theme, “Let’s Get Involved,” we are reminded that meaningful change begins when we give our time, skills and resources to support those in need. #MandelaDay2026 #LetsGetInvolved #ItsInYourHands @DepartmentPWI

📢 MEDIA ADVISORY Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure @DeanMacpherson, together with uMngeni Local Municipality Mayor Christopher Pappas, will lead oversight and community volunteer activities in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, ahead of #MandelaDay2026. #LetsBuildSA 🇿🇦 #MandelaDay

🇿🇦 Preserving our heritage. Honouring our heroes. The Delville Wood Memorial stands as a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of South Africans who served during the First World War. Ahead of the 110th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Delville Wood, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure undertook restoration work to ensure this important site continues to tell their story with dignity. The commemorative ceremony, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa in France, reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to remembering those who paid the ultimate price in service of our nation. Through the preservation of national heritage sites, both at home and abroad, the Department continues to safeguard places of remembrance that connect generations to our shared history and inspire a deeper appreciation of the sacrifices that shaped our democracy. #LetsBuildSA 🇿🇦

🏗️Shaping the future of South Africa's infrastructure governance. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), through its Policy Branch, is today hosting a stakeholder engagement at the Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni to consult on the proposed establishment of the Office of the Engineer-General of South Africa (EGSA). The engagement brings together government entities, engineering professionals, academia and other key stakeholders to gather input on the feasibility of the policy proposal, which was initiated following calls from South African engineers to champion engineering excellence, strengthen infrastructure governance, improve infrastructure delivery, enhance service delivery and promote public safety. The consultation forms part of DPWI’s ongoing feasibility study and follows a series of engagements held across the country with universities and industry experts. The Department is using today’s session to solicit ideas, refine the proposal and ensure it is informed by broad stakeholder input before any policy recommendations are finalised, particularly as South Africa continues to grapple with infrastructure delivery challenges and construction-related disasters. #InfrastructureDevelopment #EngineeringExcellence #PublicWorks #EGSA

[Quote] “Government should not be renting buildings when the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure already owns properties that can be repurposed for public use,” the Deputy Minister emphasised, highlighting the importance of making better use of existing state assets. #ANationThatWorksForAll #OperationBringBack #DPWI

The first site inspection of the day was conducted at Frederick Cooper Drive as Deputy Minister @sziks spearheaded the Operation Bring Back campaign in Mogale City. The delegation assessed the condition of 5 illegally occupied state-owned properties, including a former SAPS Office Building in Lewisham. The delegation also engaged with the illegal occupants, reaffirming government’s commitment to reclaiming public assets, strengthening accountability and restoring state properties for the benefit of all South Africans. #OperationBringBack #DPWI #ProtectingPublicAssets #StatePropertyRecovery #InfrastructureDevelopment #ANationThatWorksForAll

*Protecting South Africa’s Public Infrastructure* Today, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala, in collaboration with Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development Jacob Mamabolo, Executive Mayor of Mogale City Local Municipality Councillor Lucky Godfrey Sele, and departmental officials, led the Department’s Operation Bring Back (OBB) campaign in Mogale City, Gauteng. The oversight programme included inspections of illegally occupied and hijacked state-owned properties as part of government’s ongoing commitment to reclaiming public assets, safeguarding state property and restoring these properties to their intended public purpose. #OperationBringBack #DPWI #ProtectingPublicAssets

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South Africa commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Delville Wood, paying tribute to the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of the South African soldiers who fought during one of the First World War's fiercest battles. As the custodian of South Africa's national heritage assets abroad, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is proud to have restored the Delville Wood Memorial over the past two years. The restoration also honours the memory of those who lost their lives aboard the SS Mendi and members of the Cape Corps, ensuring their stories remain part of our nation's collective memory. Together, we preserve our heritage and honour those who gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom and liberty. #DelvilleWood110 #DPWI #HonouringOurHeroes #HeritagePreservation #LestWeForget