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The body raised key industry concerns, including the enforcement of borehole consent procedures, the impact of this incident on the drilling industry, and the role of boreholes in mitigating water shortages in Gauteng. With groundwater being a vital resource for millions across Southern Africa, the BWA is working closely with municipalities to streamline approval processes and promote safe drilling practices.
A Killarney resident's illegal borehole drilling caused R1 million in damages to Gautrain's underground tunnel, forcing a week-long service disruption. Now restored, the incident sparks legal action and highlights the importance of proper drilling permissions.
The City of Johannesburg warns residents about the legal requirements for drilling boreholes after illegal activity disrupted the Gautrain service.
The City of Johannesburg warns residents about the legal requirements for drilling boreholes after illegal activity disrupted the Gautrain service.
Officials have cautioned that offenders will face arrests and equipment confiscation as transport services suffer the consequences of unapproved drilling activities
Gautrain service between Rosebank and Park Station remains suspended due to illegal drilling, but operators boost bus services to every 15 minutes during repairs.
The Gautrain has announced a scale-up of its bus services as train operations between Rosebank Station and Park Station remain suspended.
Commuters face disruptions on Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank Stations due to water ingress, with bus replacements now in operation.
Breezy in Johannesburg was not only attended by South Africans, it was an African affair with people flying in just to see the legend performing live on African soil.
RATP Dev launches a new consortium aimed at enhancing South Africa's rail infrastructure, but will their promises translate into real improvements for commuters?
For Gauteng motorists, vehicle licensing no longer means long queues and frustrating delays, thanks to the introduction of Gautrain Driver’s Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs).
In a bid to alleviate the heavy traffic congestion that plagues city highways during peak hours, the Gautrain and A Re Yeng, City of Tshwane’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, held a public activation on Friday, aimed at encouraging commuters to swap their private vehicles for public transport.
Gautrain responds to viral TikTok video alleging discrimination, emphasising commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Gauteng’s plan to invest R120 billion in expanding the Gautrain service over the next two years could come at great cost to the citizens of Gauteng.
The AA says spending billions of rands on extending the service must seriously be reconsidered and stopped before it’s too late.
Rugby fans will be able to catch a train from Park Station to Ellis Park Station for this weekend's clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
Month long strike effectively ends on Friday.
Johannesburg commuters can breathe a sigh of relief as Numsa and the Bombela Operating Company have reached an agreement over wages.
“The cost of living is extremely high if one factors in the petrol price”
Gauteng's MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has expressed approval of the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) returning to negotiations amid the ongoing wage increase strike.
Numsa believes that a nine percent increase for Gautrain workers is fair given the high cost of living.
The Bombela Concession Company (Bombela) has assured passengers that Gautrain services will remain uninterrupted amid the ongoing strike by the National of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) that began on Monday.
Despite the Numsa strike that started on Monday, operations at Gautrain continue to run as normal.
After going on Gautrain strike on July 8, 2024, Numsa has confirmed that its wage increase demand has changed from 13% to 9%.
Labour union Numsa has warned commuters that services at Gautrain may be interrupted due to the ongoing strike, following a deadlock in wage negotiations.