August 28, 2023
South Africa: Prasa Spends R2.1 Billion On Rail Infrastructure in Gauteng
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has spent R2.1 billion in recovering the rail infrastructure in Gauteng to date. Read more »
August 15, 2023
South Africa: Minister Sends Condolences to Families of Tsitsikamma Accident Victims
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her deep regret and sadness at the loss of life resulting from a collision between two vehicles on the N2 near Tsitsikamma in… Read more »
August 13, 2023
South Africa: Phase 1 of Vereeniging Taxi Rank Finally Open to Commuters
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially handed over the first phase of the Vereeniging Intermodal Taxi Facility (Taxido) to the locals and… Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Has Zero Tolerance for Violation of Traffic Laws
Cabinet has directed the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, to ensure that any taxi operating in contradiction with the laws of the Republic is removed from the road. Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Chikunga Warns Perpetrators Behind Cape Town Violence
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says that those who perpetuate criminality in the City of Cape Town must face the full might of the law. Read more »
South Africa: Winde Calls for Immediate End to Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the safety of residents and road users is of paramount importance as the minibus taxi strike continues to wreak havoc in the province. Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Premier Counting the Cost of Cape Town's Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the provincial government remains gravely concerned at the devastating impact caused by the strike called by the South African National Taxi… Read more »
August 03, 2023
South Africa: SA Aviation Safety Standards Hailed As Exceptional
South Africa has been recognised for its aviation safety standards, which are amongst the highest in the world and the highest on the continent. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Japan-SA Collaboration Set to Improve Quality of Production
The Chief Director of Automotives at the the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mkhululi Mlota says the Quality and Productivity Improvement (QPI) training… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Urges Operators to Renew Expired Operating Licenses
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on public transport operators in possession of expired Operating Licenses to take advantage of the Department's window of… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Concourt Judgment On Stricter Driving Rules
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says government welcomes the Constitutional Court judgement handed on the constitutionality challenge against the Administrative Adjudication… Read more »
July 12, 2023
South Africa: Police Have Identified 12 People Possibly Linked to Truck Attacks - Minister
Law enforcement is hot on the heels of 12 people possibly linked to the recent torching of trucks on national roads, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. Read more »
South Africa: 'Torching of Trucks an Act of Economic Sabotage' - Transport Minister
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on Tuesday said she was gravely concerned about the torching of trucks on South African roads, describing the incidents as an “act of… Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Metrorail Disrupted By Adverse Weather Conditions
Gauteng Metrorail has advised commuters to seek alternative transport after its service experienced disruption at most of its lines on Monday, due to adverse weather conditions. Read more »
Southern Africa: SA Hosts Southern African Transport Conference
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is expected to officially open the 41st annual Southern African Transport Conference (SATC 2023), which is currently underway in Pretoria. Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: Driving Licence Card Machine Back in Full Production
The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Optimum Coal Mine Acknowledges R6 Million Vehicle Licensing Debt
Optimum Coal Mine will pay back some R6.9 million in unpaid motoring licenses and fees after it signed an Acknowledgement of Debt (AoD) with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: Prasa Chairperson Relieved of His Duties
The Ministry of Transport has announced that Leonard Ramatlakane has been relieved of his duties as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa… Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Recapitalisation Programme Makes Significant Strides
The Department of Transport has lauded the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) as a huge success following the scrapping of over 81 000 old taxi vehicles with a pay out of more… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: Rail, Maritime Infrastructure Investment Needed for Africa to Thrive
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Africa needs to reduce structural and regulatory barriers in order to unlock investment in road and maritime infrastructure, and facilitate… Read more »
April 18, 2023
South Africa: Minister Gordhan Appoints New SAA Interim Board
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). Read more »
April 14, 2023
South Africa: 'Disappointing' Increase in Easter Weekend Road Deaths
South Africa recorded an increase in fatalities during the Easter Weekend with 225 people losing their lives on the roads this year when compared to the 161 fatalities that were… Read more »
April 11, 2023
South Africa: N3 Highway Reopens After Multiple Car Crash
The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Transport has reopened the N3 freeway between Hilton and Cedara after hours of closure following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon. Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town's Langa to Nyanga Rail Service Resumes Operating
After more than three years, commuters in Cape Town can once again board the trains between Langa and Nyanga following the resumption of the rail service. Read more »
South Africa: Some Relief for Motorists in April as Fuel Prices Drop
Consumers of diesel, paraffin and gas will breathe a little easier following price decreases in all fuels and slight changes in the prices of petrol. Read more »