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Facing serious allegations, Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, asserts his innocence and commitment to transparency regarding a R79 million lease deal.
Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, addresses allegations of misconduct related to a R79 million lease deal, asserting transparency and cooperation with the Special Investigating Unit.
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line marks a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line, praised by the Western Cape Government, mark a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
Prasa's successful trial operations on the Central Line, praised by the Western Cape Government, mark a crucial step in restoring public transport in Cape Town, with the Mitchells Plain rail line set to reopen in May.
A man who suffered brain injuries after being pushed from a moving train is set to receive R6. 1-million in damages from the Passenger Rail Agency, following a court ruling that highlights the extent of his injuries.
A man who suffered brain injuries after being pushed from a moving train is set to receive R6. 1-million in damages from the Passenger Rail Agency, following a court ruling that highlights the extent of his injuries.
The MK Party has firmly rejected Minister Barbara Creecy's Request for Information aimed at attracting private sector investment in South Africa's rail network, labelling it a deceptive strategy.
The MK Party has strongly opposed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's Request for Information aimed at attracting private sector investment in South Africa's struggling rail network. While the government seeks solutions to revitalise the declining freight rail system, the MK Party claims this is a move towards privatisation. Minister Creecy maintains that private investment is necessary to address the challenges facing the rail sector without selling off state assets
The MK Party has strongly opposed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy's Request for Information aimed at attracting private sector investment in South Africa's struggling rail network. While the government seeks solutions to revitalise the declining freight rail system, the MK Party claims this is a move towards privatisation. Minister Creecy maintains that private investment is necessary to address the challenges facing the rail sector without selling off state assets
Treasury documents released on Wednesday showed that a 2% VAT increase would have injected R58 billion into the fiscal, which Godongwana said would have been used to fund the immediate projects including the revitalisation of the public railway system for the benefit of the poor and working class, hiring and retaining teachers, doctors, front line workers and other public servants, while also capacitating the government’s early childhood development programmes
Isipingo residents express frustration over ongoing service delivery failures during a meeting with municipal officials, demanding urgent solutions to pressing issues.
South African freight and travel industry leaders respond to President Ramaphosa's SONA commitments on logistics reform, calling for accelerated implementation and concrete timelines for infrastructure improvements.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announces R375 billion infrastructure investment plan to revitalise South Africa's transport sector, with significant funding allocated to Transnet and Prasa for port expansion and rail network improvements.
Rail agency working with policy to ensure safety of passengers on the train and at stations
Anticipation of new members that may have defected from other political parties.
Explore how Cyril Ramaphosa’s alliances with Iran, Russia, and China are impacting South Africa’s relationship with the US and the economic consequences for its citizens.
A letter to the editor highlighted that spaza shops sprung up like mushrooms in the townships and now a spate of food poisoning cases which has resulted in over 10 deaths of children.
The rise in security-related incidents highlights a different kind of challenge, reminding us that safety in the railway sector is multifaceted and extends beyond the rails and rolling stock.
The scrap metal export ban, which was imposed in November 2022 in a bid to reduce the theft of infrastructure, was not extended after the ban expired in December last year.
Scopa's recent meeting unveils alarming financial mismanagement at South Africa's state-owned enterprises, SAA, PRASA, and Transnet, highlighting the urgent need for governance reforms and accountability
SCOPA members urged Creecy to submit the CVs of Transnet executives, highlighting their belief that incompetence was at the heart of the entity’s management woes.
Discover how this nationwide programme is inspiring the next generation of rail professionals and revitalising South Africa's public transport backbone.
The Transnet recoveries alone amounted to R710 million. The SIU said that it recovered R500 million from Eskom and R191 million from NSFAS.
Prasa emphasises the role of multiple assessment methods in executive recruitment following concerns over leaked psychometric test results