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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals significant traffic enforcement results over the Easter period, highlighting a record number of fines and arrests aimed at improving road safety.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said over the last few days, officials stopped 70 000 vehicles and issued 21 000 traffic fines, with 512 arrests for various offences, including drunk driving, excessive speeding and violating operating permits.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced positive trends in road safety during the Easter weekend, highlighting a significant decrease in crashes and fatalities across most provinces.
Three drunk drivers were arrested in Limpopo for attempting to bribe traffic officers during the Easter road safety campaign.
Despite processing nearly 60,000 licence and permit applications this year, Cape Town's testing centres have not delivered a single driving licence card due to ongoing machine failures.
Cape Town's Driving Licence Testing Centres have yet to issue a single card due to machine failures.
ActionSA has strongly condemned the ongoing failure of government ministers to respond to parliamentary questions, asserting that this persistent evasion of accountability undermines the very foundation of parliamentary oversight.
Why is the R408 million taxi gratuity in the national budget raising eyebrows? BOSA demands transparency and accountability from the government amid rising living costs
The South African government is working with COSATU to seek private sector investments to improve the country’s rail and port systems. The goal is to enhance efficiency and create jobs while keeping ownership of critical infrastructure in state hands.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is calling on private sector expertise to rescue South Africa's struggling rail and port infrastructure, launching a formal process to attract investment and skills while maintaining state ownership of strategic assets.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's reforms at Air Traffic Navigation Systems (ATNS) face criticism from aviation industry leaders, who claim the changes are inadequate and delayed. With nearly 300 instrument flight procedures suspended and major airports at risk, the industry faces significant safety and operational challenges.
Emergency repairs to the Umzimkhulu River Bridge will begin, with a six month project aimed at restoring safety for motorists and pedestrians.
eThekwini Municipality has squandered R187. 5 million on maintaining an unused GO! Durban bus route over eight years, while facing national government funding cuts and leaving commuters without promised transport solutions. This investigation reveals how mismanagement and delays have turned a promising transport project into a costly burden for taxpayers.
Democratic Alliance demands full disclosure of the Auditor General’s report on the controversial driving license card machines tender, highlighting systemic procurement issues within the Department of Transport.
The R9 billion Go! Durban bus project faces immediate funding cuts of R771 million due to implementation delays, with buses deteriorating since 2019. National Treasury threatens to permanently withdraw support by 2025/26 if the city fails to operationalise the service.
South African Airways' new CEO John Lamola strongly defends his appointment against political deployment allegations, citing his lifelong commitment to serving the country since childhood in Potchefstroom
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announces a robust logistics plan to secure jet fuel for OR Tambo International Airport, ensuring uninterrupted operations amid a recent fuel crisis.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals alarming statistics on road fatalities during the 2024/25 festive season, urging a change in driver and pedestrian behaviour to enhance road safety.
FlySafair, faces a critical challenge as Transport Minister Barbara Creecy refuses their exemption request from foreign ownership restrictions. With a 60% market share and allegations of exceeding the 25% foreign ownership threshold, the airline's future hangs in the balance, potentially disrupting domestic air travel across the country.
FlySafair awaits sanction from both the Domestic Air Services Licensing Council (DASLC) and the International Air Services Licensing Council (IASLC), whose considerations may include processes to recoup the losses by the country from the airline's prohibited practice over the years.
The MK Party has voiced concerns over Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's approval of the Transnet Network Statement, warning that the move could negatively impact South Africa’s economy and job market
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba expresses concern over reckless driving and road safety following a festive season marked by accidents while praising law enforcement efforts.
Concerns have been raised as an increase in fatal crashes have been recorded for the festive season this far.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals alarming statistics on road fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal during the festive season, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures and law enforcement.
The Association of South African Chambers urges Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to cancel the disputed Port of Durban Pier 2 tender, citing significant impacts on the logistics industry and investor confidence.