@Our_DA Member of Parliament | Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure (@DepartmentPWI) | @DA_KZN Chairperson | @SAChamberUK Advisory Board Member.
Durban/Cape Town - RSA
Joined February 2010
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From delay to delivery. 🏗️🔥
A year ago, I vowed that a new contractor would be appointed for the Sarah Baartman Centre of Remembrance in Hankey, Eastern Cape, and that the project would be put back on the path to completion after more than 10 years of delays.
🤝 This morning, I made good on that promise by handing over the site to the newly appointed contractor.
Once completed, the Sarah Baartman Centre of Remembrance will honor her memory with the dignity and respect she deserves, while creating jobs and opportunities for the local community.
This is how we build a better South Africa. #LetsBuildSA 💙🇿🇦
I welcome the Western Cape High Court’s order authorising the next steps in our court application concerning Knoflokskraal. This marks the first step in our efforts to restore the rule of law and address the unlawful occupation of this state land.
The order allows us to serve and notify all affected parties, including through public notices and community announcements, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to engage with the legal process.
We will not allow the illegal occupation of our land parcels to go unaddressed. We will pursue this matter through lawful, transparent and court-supervised processes to ensure that the rule of law prevails.
Our application and supporting documentation can be found here: drive.google.com/drive/folde…
A great start to the second last week before the elections with a public meeting in Ward 18, eThekwini with DA candidate Mel Brauteseth last night. I was particularly pleased with the many unsolicited endorsements that came from the community in support of Mel and the DA to govern the municipality. We are ready to get our city working for all!
Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer and I are united in our commitment to protecting jobs, supporting local businesses and unlocking economic opportunities on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
We met with the local community today after a regrettable court-ordered delay to the handover of six coastal leases which threatens investment, tourism and job creation. We will urgently challenge the order and work to ensure these public assets benefit local communities.
We stand on the side of the community and those who stand to lose their jobs because of this action. We will fight for them and on their behalf.
Our priority is clear: protecting livelihoods, creating jobs and ensuring public assets work for the people.
Thank you Mayor @MayorPappas for stepping in to help. A generous gesture!
NEWS: The DA-run Umngeni Local Municipality in Howick has agreed to step in and help the ANC-run Impendle Local Municipality with waste collection in some areas.
Umngeni and Impendle are neighbours.
The request to help came after service delivery collapsed in Impendle following looting of public funds that led to non-payment of staff salaries - KZN Tonight Podcast
Interesting polling from MarkData for eNCA. It’s time to bring these attacks to an end!
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
Interesting results
The full relevant results for the eNCA Markdata 2026 election poll for Cape Town are in. #TheVotingBooth #eNCA
enca.com/news-shows/enca-mar…
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
Same country. Very different results. 💙
Working streetlights, clean streets and reliable services shouldn't be too much to ask for.
On 4 November, you decide what kind of future you want for your community.
🗳️ Stop the chaos. Start service delivery. Vote DA.
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
TOMORROW || Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, @DeanMacpherson , together with the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, will hand over six leases for South Coast properties.
The handover forms part of the Department’s efforts to ensure that state-owned properties are effectively utilised to promote economic development, attract investment and create job opportunities for local communities
📍 Venue: Blue Lagoon Restaurant, 223 Marine Drive, Margate
📅 Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00
#DPWI #LetsBuildSA #Infrastructure #publicassetsforpublicgood
@KZNPublicWorks
Today was the culmination of 16 events this week and not even 37 degree heat could keep us from the campaign trail in KwaDukuza today. Wonderful to be with our Mayoral Candidate, Privi Makhan, political head Sakhile Mngadi and all of our candidates. I’m looking forward to seeing the DA get this municipality working for all. 18 days to go!
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
Joburg, we are coming to you LIVE today!
Join us, as DA Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Helen Zille shares the DA's vision to get Joburg working for all. Don't miss this chance.
Watch it live:
📅 Today, 17 October
⏰ 10:30
📺 Watch LIVE on Facebook and YouTube.
An inspiring video of what capable partnerships can achieve. Thank you Mayor Hattingh Bornman for being a partner we can rely on and work with🙏
1/ Today, Public Works and Infrastructure took an important step to protect 235 hectares of land at Ongegunde Vryheid near Cape St Francis for conservation after a decade of administrative delays. This has been made possible because of our strong partnership with Kouga Municipality.
2/ This new nature reserve will:
- Protect endangered vegetation, wetlands, wildlife and our natural heritage.
- Support local tourism and create lasting benefits for the Kouga community.
- Place management responsibility with Kouga Municipality.
- Deliver these goals at no operational cost to the Department.
Unused government land must not remain idle when it can benefit communities and support job creation through tourism. By overcoming these delays, we are ensuring that public assets are used for public good.
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
North West, it's your turn! 📣🔥
The DA's North West Rally 2026 is happening TODAY, with DA Leader @geordinhl and the province's leadership taking centre stage ahead of the local government elections.
⏰ 12:00
📲 Watch LIVE on the DA North West Facebook or YouTube page: youtube.com/live/EXT8_xEHgbU…
On Monday, Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer and I are handing over leases for six coastal properties along the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, taking proactive steps to unlock their economic potential, support tourism and create jobs.
By ensuring these properties are properly managed and put to productive use, we are turning public assets into opportunities for local communities and businesses.
Yesterday, the DA in KZN held its Ready To Govern summit for our councillor candidates. We got to hear from Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Members of Mayoral Committees through four sessions to prepare our teams to govern. The insights and conversations will shape our ability to hit the ground running and get our municipalities working for all.
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
[MEDIA ADVISORY] MINISTER @DeanMacpherson AND MEC MEYER TO HAND OVER LEASES FOR SOUTH COAST PROPERTIES.
Members of the media are invited to attend as follows:
• Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
• Time: 10:00
• Venue: Blue Lagoon Restaurant, 223 Marine Drive, Margate
Dean Macpherson MP retweeted
MEDIA ADVISORY
Issued: 13 October 2026
RELEASE OF STATE-OWNED LAND FOR CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT IN THE EASTERN CAPE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) invites members of the media to a briefing by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, @DeanMacpherson , together with the Executive Mayor of @KougaMunicipal1 , Hattingh Bornman.
The media briefing will focus on the release of approximately 235 hectares of state-owned land at Ongegunde Vryheid, near Cape St Francis in the Eastern Cape, to Kouga Local Municipality for conservation management.
Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: Shark Point Car Park, St Francis Bay
Location pin: maps.app.goo.gl/bjRzEfApXNde…
Enquiries:
Luke Albert
Acting Media Liaison Officer to Minister Macpherson
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 076 063 9923
Watch the livestream through our Facebook page from our Ready To Govern Summit in KwaZulu-Natal. We have leaders and experts from DA governments who will be leading our discussions.
