THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 13:11 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 13:11 |
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A heavy toll: Sanral ratings under reviewThe e-tolling fracas in Gauteng is adding to the road agency’s unsustainable debt, and casting doubts on the government's overall transport strategy. Transport minister 'endured 25 days in luxury hotel'S'bu Ndebele stayed in a posh hotel for 25 days last year, at a cost of R190k, his department admits. But that can't be right, says his spokesperson. Gazetted Gauteng toll tariffs suspendedTariffs gazetted for the tolling of Gauteng highways will be suspended until further notice, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Tuesday. 'No clash' in govt over Gauteng toll roadsThere's no "clash" between Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane over Gauteng's new toll system, the government says. Govt sets about fixing SA's potholesThe government is to roll out a programme to address road maintenance, particularly potholes, and create jobs, it was announced on Tuesday. Eskom build programme on track, says ministerEskom has spent more than R75,5-billion on the capital investment programme since 2005, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Tuesday. Minister decries festive-season road deathsA total of 1 551 people were killed on the country's roads during the festive season, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Tuesday. Transport minister decries state of SA's roadsPoorly maintained roads increased the risk of accidents, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said on Thursday. Dept mulls Durban/Jo'burg high-speed rail linkThe process of testing the market for a high-speed train linking Durban and Johannesburg will start next month, said Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele. Transport minister: Good drivers have nothing to fearTransport Minister Sbu Ndebele has questioned taxi drivers' opposition to the new traffic legislation. |
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