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- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Proposes New National Rail Bill to Codify Private Sector Participation and Market Reforms
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Transport is preparing a National Rail Bill for the 2026/27 financial year to legislatively anchor current reforms opening South Africa's rail network to private...
- South Africa Infrastructure Summit Highlights Critical Funding Gaps in National Rail and Water Systems Stabilization
Published: Mar 20, 2026
Section: Africa
The 2026 Cesa Infrastructure Indaba concluded with urgent calls for integrated planning to address deteriorating rail assets and failing wastewater treatment facilities. Industry l...
- President Ramaphosa Proposes Permanent Transport Council to Mirror Energy Sector Success and Accelerate Logistics Reform
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Section: Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the creation of a permanent cross-sector transport council to synchronize operations across land, air, and sea modes. Speaking at the Natio...
- President Ramaphosa To Open National Transport Conference Targeting Infrastructure Backlogs And Freight Reform In Johannesburg
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Transport is launching its first National Transport Conference to address critical rail, port, and road safety challenges across South Africa. Led by Minister Bar...
- New Container User Forum Launches to Unify Logistics Stakeholders Amid South Africa’s Critical Transport Reforms
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Africa
The Container User Forum has been established as a non-profit entity to harmonize interests across South Africa's shipping and freight sectors. Led by industry veterans, the organi...