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- Mayor Hill-Lewis Welcomes National Rail Masterplan but Demands Urgent Deadlines for Cape Town Takeover
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has praised Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s draft National Rail Masterplan, which proposes devolving rail control to municipalities. While th...
- Parliament Approves R5.8 Billion Injection for PRASA Fleet Renewal Under Strict Oversight Mandate
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
South Africa’s Standing Committee on Appropriations has adopted a report on the 2026 Special Appropriation Bill, authorizing a R5.8 billion boost for the Passenger Rail Agency of S...
- PRASA Monthly Commuter Trips Rebound to 10 Million as South African Rail Recovery Gains Momentum
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is witnessing a gradual resurgence in passenger volume, climbing from zero to 10 million monthly trips over a five year period. Despite th...
- South Africa Launches Private Investment Drive for 300km/h Bullet Train Network Connecting Major Metros
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
President Cyril Ramaphosa has initiated a Request for Information to attract private sector funding for a high-speed rail network designed to modernize South African transport. The...
- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Rejects Claims Of Inaction Regarding Alleged R7.5 Billion Corruption Within PRASA Train Refurbishment Contracts
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Minister Barbara Creecy has dismissed reports suggesting the Department of Transport is ignoring systemic corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. Addressing union...
- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Launches Emergency Stabilization Plan for South Africa’s Fragmented Public Transit Systems
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has warned that South Africa’s public transport sector is at a breaking point due to escalating taxi violence and systemic rail failures. The Mini...