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Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku announces a R3. 2 billion budget aimed at addressing Cape Town's severe traffic congestion through public transport improvements and infrastructure development.
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.
The Western Cape has unveiled a R3. 2 billion transport budget to ease traffic, boost public transport, and support rail and taxi services. The plan aims to improve mobility, create jobs, and grow the economy.
The National Taxi Alliance has strongly condemned recent acts of intimidation against Pikitup workers that crippled Johannesburg's waste collection for two days. The incidents, which halted employee transport services due to taxi operators' claims of exclusive transport rights, have sparked similar concerns in Ekurhuleni where scholar transport operators have also faced intimidation. Both municipalities have taken steps to address these disruptions which affect essential services.
Following the murder of three taxi marshals in Mofolo Central and a death toll of 59 in Soweto's taxi violence, Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Tlabela-Diale plans to shut down routes operated by rival associations Nanduwe and Wata for six months. 'It is better to lock down than continue to count dead bodies,' she stated.
Residents of Cape Town express mixed feelings about the Urban Mobility Directorate's proposed budget for 2025/26, aimed at improving road maintenance and public transport while addressing safety concerns.
Struggling with budget constraints, the City of Johannesburg will implement fare increases for Metrobus (4. 6%) and Rea Vaya (5%) services from July, while dramatically cutting transport subsidies for pensioners, students and people with disabilities from up to 86% down to just 25%. The changes come as the municipality attempts to address financial challenges.
Struggling with budget constraints, the City of Johannesburg will implement fare increases for Metrobus (4. 6%) and Rea Vaya (5%) services from July, while dramatically cutting transport subsidies for pensioners, students and people with disabilities from up to 86% down to just 25%. The changes come as the municipality attempts to address financial challenges.
The Transport Portfolio Committee is deeply concerned about Transnet staff facing syndicate-related threats and urges stronger protective measures.
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
Cape Town's public transport system has made history with the introduction of 20 fully electric commuter buses, marking South Africa's first large-scale deployment of zero-emission public transport vehicles.
Service delivery in South Africa is marred by corruption and neglect, leaving citizens to navigate dangerous, pothole-riddled roads. What will it take for the government to prioritise its people?
The KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, will engage with the e-hailing sector to resolve concerns surrounding operating licenses.
The South African government announces ambitious plans to revolutionise the logistics sector, backed by World Bank support, with key focus on rail infrastructure and private sector participation. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy outlines strategic reforms aimed at moving 250 million tonnes of freight by 2030.
eThekwini Municipality is set to introduce electric buses, following global trends in sustainable transport. Mayor Cyril Xaba outlines a plan for trial buses, but concerns linger over the stalled Go!Durban project.
Gautrain service between Rosebank and Park Station remains suspended due to illegal drilling, but operators boost bus services to every 15 minutes during repairs.
Tshwane's MMC Tlangi Mogale voices strong opposition to the Afrikaans-only e-hailing service Wanatu, labelling it as blatant racism amid ongoing debates about inclusivity in South Africa's transport sector.
Ayanda Allie of BOSA challenged Tshwane's discriminatory practices against e-hailing drivers, highlighting allegations of targeting Uber and Bolt operators while Wanatu received a free pass.
The Economic Freedom Fighters have condemned the recent killing of two Rea Vaya bus drivers in Soweto, calling for urgent action to address escalating violence in the public transport sector.
Kenny Kunene offers a R100,000 reward to help solve the tragic shootings of two Rea Vaya bus drivers, urging the community to assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
EFF leader Julius Malema has slammed City of Joburg's Roads and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene for not doing his job properly. Traffic light failure and potholes have been long-standing issues in Johannesburg, with many busy intersections without functioning robots leading to traffic jams and accidents.
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.
The latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, spotlighted key trends shaping this year's travel season, including record-breaking travel numbers, booming tourism, transformative technologies, the rise of electric vehicles and a surge in inbound travel.