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What’s in a cup of tea, Ben Martins asks

Article Govan Whittles - 2 Feb 2018

The deputy minister has admitted to arranging a meeting between the Prasa boss and Tony Gupta

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IDC loan of R60m ‘gone in one year’

Article Sihle Manda - 18 Aug 2017

The development finance entity says it wasn’t aware of a beneficiary’s connection to a minister

More courted cadres to come clean

Article Phillip De Wet - 17 Mar 2016

The Guptas have allegedly fêted public officials before, and others may yet crawl out of the woodwork after a weekend ANC meeting.

Inland transport levy abolished

Article Sapa - 27 Mar 2014

Motorists no longer have to fork out an extra three cents per litre on petrol and diesel as new pipeline capacity comes online.

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Minister issues stern warning to drunk drivers

Article Sapa - 29 Dec 2013

Acting transport minister Ben Martins has said drunk drivers will face the full might of the law.

Rail agency spent R3m on the New Age

Article Sapa - 28 May 2013

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA spends more than R3-million subscribing to the New Age newspaper, Transport Minister Ben Martins has said.

Parliament not given say on e-tolls

Article Staff Reporter - 24 May 2013

A change requiring the minister to seek approval for fees has been rescinded, with no reason given.

Minister takes on ANC MPs over e-tolls

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2013

A proposal to give Parliament powers to approve toll fees has stalled the debate on the Bill.

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