March 28, 2023
South Africa: Transnet Investigates 'Ghost Trains'
State freight rail, port and pipeline company Transnet says it has launched a probe into allegations of "ghost trains" operating on its lines. Read more »
South Africa: President Directs Transnet to Implement Reforms to Turnaround Entity's Performance
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa's logistics system. Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Authorities Probe Death of Two At Prasa Depot
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deaths of an employee and a contractor who passed away at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Salt River Depot in… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Bills for Public Comment
Cabinet has approved the One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Bill, among others, for public comments. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Limpopo Bus Crash Victims
Cabinet has sent it condolences to the families of the people who died recently when a bus collided with a cash-in-transit vehicle on the N1 highway in Limpopo. Read more »
December 22, 2022
South Africa: Prasa Prepares for Huge Demand for Travel
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Acting Group CEO Hisham Emeran has welcomed the huge demand for long-distance bus and train services as the agency gears up for… Read more »
December 14, 2022
South Africa: SIU Seconded to Prasa to Investigate Corruption
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board has seconded the Special Investigating Unit ( SIU) to probe corruption, which includes the existence of ghost workers,… Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Motorists Urged to Travel During the Daylight
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has encouraged motorists travelling this festive season to embark on their journey during the daylight as it enhances alertness and visibility. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Comprehensive Plan to Curb Fatalities On the Roads This Festive Season
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) will implement a comprehensive plan that seeks to tackle ill-discipline on the roads which drives fatalities during the festive… Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Metrorail Resumes Naledi - Johannesburg Service
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reached yet another critical milestone, with the completion of the rebuilding of the Naledi to Johannesburg line and the… Read more »
November 25, 2022
South Africa: Calls for Accountability in Sexual Violence in Maritime Industry
The Department of Social Development has called for accountability on the many cases of sexual violence and harassment that go unreported at sea in the maritime industry. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Backlog At Cape Town Terminals Cleared - Transnet
Transnet says operations at its Cape Town terminals are back at full tilt with backlogs caused by the recent industrial action cleared. Read more »
October 20, 2022
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Efforts to Clear Transnet Backlogs
Cabinet has welcomed the commitment by Transnet to focus on clearing backlogs that occurred across the port and rail system during the recent industrial action. Read more »
October 13, 2022
South Africa: Ministers Urge Speedy Resolution to Transnet Wage Impasse
The Ministers of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan; Agriculture, Thoko Didiza and Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, have urged parties in the Transnet wage negotiations to find… Read more »
October 12, 2022
South Africa: Transnet, Unions Resume Talks
Transnet and labour unions are expected to resume conciliation talks at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) this morning following protracted wage… Read more »
October 04, 2022
South Africa: DPE Welcomes Toto Investment Judgment
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has welcomed the Western Cape High Court judgment on Monday, dismissing with costs Toto Investment Holdings' application to halt the sale… Read more »
September 30, 2022
South Africa: SAA Not Scaling Down Operations
State-owned airline, South African Airways (SAA), has moved to assure customers that it will continue to service the routes it currently offers. Read more »
September 26, 2022
South Africa: Government Determined to See SAA Grow
The Department of Public Enterprises and government are committed to ensuring that South African Airways (SAA) grows and that the Strategic Equity Partnership with the Takatso… Read more »
September 23, 2022
South Africa: SAA Has Built Solid Foundation, Says Board Chairperson
South African Airways (SAA) executive chair, John Lamola, has dismissed claims that the future of the State-owned carrier is at risk. Read more »
September 13, 2022
South Africa: Government Considers Measures to Stem Violence in Public Transport Sector
Operators of public transport could lose their operating licences if they are found to have been party to extortion and racketeering activities, which are associated with violence… Read more »
August 08, 2022
South Africa: New App to Tackle Potholes
Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, has encouraged the public to report potholes on municipal and provincial roads on a newly launched app in order to enable government to repair… Read more »
July 25, 2022
South Africa: Govt Affirms Legitimacy of Taxi Relief Fund
The Department of Transport has dismissed claims that the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) is a scam and has called on those making these assertions to desist from doing so. Read more »
June 20, 2022
South Africa: Resolving Challenges in the Trucking Industry
While some operators in the trucking industry have asserted that South Africa lacks skilled truck drivers, government has found that truck driving was an abundant skill and not a… Read more »
June 17, 2022
South Africa: Call to End Blockade of Roads
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has called for an end to the blockade of roads and for truck drivers to allow the engagement process to run its course. Read more »
South Africa: Expansion Plans for Durban, Ngqura Port Terminals Commended
The Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication has welcomed the expansion plans at Durban's port terminal and Gqeberha's Ngqura port. Read more »