THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 16:37 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 16:37
Business

Scrapping tolls a costly idea

As well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, it may undermine the Gautrain's targets.
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Fuel shortages expected to ease up

The South African Petrol Retailers Association says pressure on fuel supplies should start easing by the beginning of next week.
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SA's petrol shortage to drag on into mid-February

Petrol shortages sparked by maintenance problems at refineries and the Durban harbour could continue until mid-month.
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Limpopo plans airport at Lephalale

Limpopo is considering converting the Lephalale military airstrip into a full civilian airport, provincial transport officials have said.
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Transport

Which way for Botswana coal?

Choosing the route of a new railway is a tough and imminent decision the government faces.
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The big interview

Brian Molefe: A man with a plan

Transnet’s chief executive explains his ideas for oiling the parastatal’s wheels.
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E-toll terms and conditions are fair, says Sanral

After postponing the implementation of its tolling, Sanral says its e-toll terms and conditions are fair and are not illegal.
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Sanral suspends tolling to address 'public concerns'

Sanral has announced the planned implementation of e-tolling in Gauteng has been postponed in order to address public concerns and petitions.
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Transnet launches multi-product pipeline

Transnet has launched its new mutli-product pipeline which will be able to transport petrol, diesel, jet fuel and gas from Durban to Heidelberg.
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$1-billion boost for Malawi's railways

Malawi has signed a $1-billion deal with Brazil's Vale for the construction of a rail line to transport 18-million tonnes of coal from Mozambique.
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Refiners tender for South Africa's gasoil supply

Refiners in South Africa are seeking nearly 80 000 tonnes of diesel for delivery in January through spot tenders issued late last week.
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Fuel price to drop next Wednesday

A little too late to benefit most motorists returning from their end-of-year holidays, the price of petrol and diesel is to drop next week.
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Transnet's expansion plans to be announced soon

Malusi Gigaba says Transnet is soon due to announce its new expansion plans to ease the load on the country's overcrowded rail networks.
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Slight relief as petrol price drops next week

The energy department has announced that the retail price of all grades of petrol will decrease by 11c a litre on Wednesday.
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Transnet commits R68bn to improve rail infrastructure

Transnet Freight Rail has set aside more than R68-billion to improve its infrastructure over the next three years.
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Budget airlines not so cheap after all

It costs £40 for a flight from London to Malaga. Add a £15 administration fee, £15 for luggage and £5 for paying by debit card.
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Transnet to train railway service to run on schedule

Transnet is rolling out a new service that will stick to strict timetables, replacing its current system where trains only depart when fully loaded.
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Toll registrations due to begin on Monday

Sanral says toll account registrations and e-tag distribution for motorists for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project is due to begin next week.
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Railways could get R137bn injection from government

Prasa has said government could be investing R137-billion in modern rail infrastructure as private funding for the project might be unaffordable.
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Tolls remain suspended pending consultations

The transport ministry says tolls will remain suspended until consultations with the public to find the best costing method, have been completed.
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