THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 11:29 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 11:29 |
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Transport scandal
Union says Prasa boss went off the railsPrasa chief Lucky Montana is accused of tender irregularities worth more than R1-billion and organising an unauthorised trip to Cape Town for friends. Mohlala: Violations of privacy make e-tag terms illegalThe terms and conditions signed by motorists when registering for toll road e-tags are not in line with the CPA, the consumer commissioner says. Roads
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. E-tolling regulations are 'overkill', says NCFThe National Consumer Forum believes the e-tolling system planned for Gauteng's highways may lead to the abuse of consumers' rights. Deadly N3 records 75% drop in road deathsToll operators say road deaths dropped by 75% during the 2011 festive season on the N3 highway between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Holiday death toll lies at 1 475Transport Minister S'bu Ndebele says at least 1 475 people died on South Africa's roads during the festive season. Traffic bosses rake up speeding finesTransport Minister S'bu Ndebele and the Road Traffic Management Corporation's Collins Letsoala have run up a raft of fines in the past three years. Taxi industry takes women on boardNot only does it want more of them as drivers, it also regards them as serious business partners. Cops under investigation after cyclists killed by police vanA case of culpable homicide is being investigated after a police van hit and killed two cyclists who were riding on a tandem bicycle in Kliprivier. Ndebele backtracks on call to seize drivers' licencesThe transport minister agrees it is unlawful to confiscate drivers' licences on the spot, but remains set on forcing reckless motorists off the road. Minister tells traffic cops to confiscate drivers' licencesIt might be unconstitutional, but that hasn't stopped the transport minister from instructing police to confiscate the licences of traffic offenders. Over 900 killed on SA's roads this DecemberThe Road Traffic Management Corporation has said more than 900 travellers have been killed on South Africa's roads so far this December. Transport minister to decide on toll road funding methodA report detailing the public's view on the Gauteng tolling system will be sent to Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele after a vote by the legislature. Cosatu to turn Gauteng's streets red over tollsCosatu says it will go ahead with mass action at the end of February next year against the implementation of the Gauteng tolling system. Twenty killed in Karoo minibus, truck crashTwenty people have died following an accident involving two minibuses and a truck in the Karoo on Tuesday morning, Western Cape police say. Tolls petition will be concluded in two weeksA joint petition against the planned Gauteng highway tolling system will be sent to Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele within 14 days. South Africans ripped off by travel agenciesAccording to research, South Africans are being ripped off by travel agencies who do not provide the best available flight prices for customers. Scrap the tolls or else, warns CosatuCosatu and other petitioners have threatened strike action should Sanral's planned open road tolling system for Gauteng not be scrapped. Transport minister launches new road safety campaignSibusiso Ndebele has launched the I-Pledge road safety campaign, hoping to change the behaviour of drivers in a bid to bring down the road death toll. Transport minister puts the brakes on toll road plansTransport Minister S'bu Ndebele has put on ice all plans for new projects involving the tolling of national roads while more consultation takes place. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
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