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Department Of Transport

Deaths on South African roads during the festive period up 5.3%
National
/ 20 January 2025

Deaths on South African roads during the festive period up 5.3%

KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Eastern Cape were the hotspots for crashes

By Umamah Bakharia
Delay in piloting of new driver’s licence cards as supplier is sought
National
/ 18 January 2024

Delay in piloting of new driver’s licence cards as supplier is sought

The Department of Transport has not provided a new date for implementing of the pilot programme

By Lyse Comins
Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far
National
/ 22 December 2023

Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga urged drivers to stop and rest during long-distance trips

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Truck drivers lament government’s slow moves to fix sector
National
/ 21 July 2023

Truck drivers lament government’s slow moves to fix sector

The transport department says it is working on an 11-point plan to clean up the logistics industry and force businesses to comply with laws

By Lyse Comins
Transport department outlines plans for public accessibility
National
/ 18 July 2023

Transport department outlines plans for public accessibility

Increase in road fatalities inspires strategic framework for transport

By Umamah Bakharia
Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome
National
/ 20 December 2022

Court orders Mbalula to take action against attacks on long-distance buses, pending appeal outcome

Transport minister must develop a plan to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers as violent attacks continue

By Eunice Masson
Millions of taxpayer’s money disappears down taxi industry’s dark hole
National
/ 5 December 2022

Millions of taxpayer’s money disappears down taxi industry’s dark hole

More than R1 billion has been set aside for the taxi recapitalisation scheme yet only 12% of taxis have been scrapped

By Melody Emmett
Private sector can arrest Transnet’s decline, says rail association
Business
/ 15 November 2022

Private sector can arrest Transnet’s decline, says rail association

Private sector investment is needed to solve the country’s logistics problems but poor rail infrastructure will prevent this from happening

By Sarah Smit
Perfect storm: Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal exposes reality of poor planning
National
/ 14 April 2022

Perfect storm: Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal exposes reality of poor planning

In the face of climate change, inadequate urban planning in eThekwini exacerbates flooding and poor road maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal and the rest of South Africa affects food security

By Kimberley Schoeman and Sheree Bega
Driver’s licence pile-up ‘12 months long’
National
/ 4 February 2022

Driver’s licence pile-up ‘12 months long’

Court battles, Covid-19 restrictions and an ageing machine has resulted in a backlog of 1.4 million driver’s licence cards waiting to be issued

By Eunice Masson
Pedestrian deaths up but road fatalities down over Easter
National
/ 8 April 2021

Pedestrian deaths up but road fatalities down over Easter

Easter long weekend under adjusted Level 1 Lockdown showed a 2.1% reduction in crashes, while fatalities decreased by 9.6%

By Eunice Masson
The government is ‘not afraid of the taxi industry’ — Fikile Mbalula
Business
/ 17 July 2020

The government is ‘not afraid of the taxi industry’ — Fikile Mbalula

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that the decision to allow taxis to operate at full capacity is driven by ‘rationale’, not fear

By Tshegofatso Mathe
South Africa’s travel ban commences
Article
/ 18 March 2020

South Africa’s travel ban commences

The travel restrictions will allow South Africa to turn back passengers arriving from areas affected by Covid-19 that are deemed high risk

By Tshegofatso Mathe
eThekwini commuters pay for council’s contracts
Article
/ 24 February 2020

eThekwini commuters pay for council’s contracts

Perhaps a commission of inquiry can shine the spotlight on public transport in Durban, where bus and taxi passengers have to contend with fare increases and disrupted services

By Greg Ardé
Still on temporary contracts after 12 years
Article
/ 9 September 2019

Still on temporary contracts after 12 years

Employees of the Expanded Public Works Programme have essentially become ‘permanent casuals’ who earn a pittance and have no job security

By Anna Majavuxx
JOBURG CYCLISTS … CALL TO ACTION
Article
/ 26 July 2019

JOBURG CYCLISTS … CALL TO ACTION

We will meet the MEC Transport Joburg to hand over a document about the advantages of non- motorised transport and the safety of cyclists

By Advertorial
Prasa chair: New board members ‘won’t stick heads in sand’
Article
/ 6 June 2018

Prasa chair: New board members ‘won’t stick heads in sand’

After eight months, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s annual report for 2016/17 is close to being finalised

By Lameez Omarjee
On the go: New mobile app to make travelling easier
Article
/ 15 March 2018

On the go: New mobile app to make travelling easier

The transport modes covered by the app are Gautrain, Metrobus, A re Yeng, Rea Vaya, Metrorail, Johannesburg City Sightseeing Bus, Tshwane Bus Services

By Staff Reporter
DA will have to wait for e-tolling judgment
Article
/ 5 March 2014

DA will have to wait for e-tolling judgment

Judgment on whether the e-tolling legislation is unconstitutional and invalid has been postponed for at least two weeks.

By Sapa
DA’s e-toll Bill case heard in Cape Town’s high court
Article
/ 4 March 2014

DA’s e-toll Bill case heard in Cape Town’s high court

The Democratic Alliance’s assertion that the e-tolling Bill will affect provincial competencies is incorrect, the high court has heard.

By Sapa
Transport minister: Nkandla road had nothing to do with Zuma
Article
/ 4 December 2013

Transport minister: Nkandla road had nothing to do with Zuma

Dipuo Peters says government spent about R290-million for Nkandla road. But older reports say it was considered before Jacob Zuma became president.

By Sapa
Thousands of motorists have bought e-tags, says transport department
Article
/ 1 December 2013

Thousands of motorists have bought e-tags, says transport department

Following the announcement of the starting date of the e-toll system,
about 21 000 motorists have bought their e-tags, says the transport department.

By Sapa
E-tolling plan put on hold pending new amendment
Article
/ 9 May 2013

E-tolling plan put on hold pending new amendment

The NCOP has quietly put the South African National Roads Agency’s plans to start the tolling of Gauteng’s highways next month on hold.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Ndebele worried about border congestion and delays
Article
/ 27 March 2012

Ndebele worried about border congestion and delays

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has revealed government’s concern about the congestion at South Africa’s border posts, particularly at Beitbridge.

By Staff Reporter
A heavy toll: Sanral ratings under review
Article
/ 20 January 2012

A heavy toll: Sanral ratings under review

The e-tolling fracas in Gauteng is adding to the road agency’s unsustainable debt, and casting doubts on the government’s overall transport strategy.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 16 January 2012

Holiday death toll lies at 1 475

Transport Minister S’bu Ndebele says at least 1 475 people died on South Africa’s roads during the festive season.

By Jonisayi Maromo
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Article
/ 15 October 2011

Licenses could take four years

The process of getting a driver’s license may take up to four years if a new proposal is given the go ahead, the Department of Transport says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 April 2011

Road maintenance to create 70 000 jobs

The department of transport’s multi-billion rand road maintenance programme will create 70 000 jobs, transport minister said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 5 April 2011

SA rail needs R97bn investment

South Africa’s rail network needs investment of R97-billion to radically change the way South Africa travels.

By Staff Reporter
Transport dept: Aarto not delayed again
Article
/ 2 March 2011

Transport dept: Aarto not delayed again

Claims that the roll-out of the Aarto Act has been delayed again are not true, national transport department said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 11 March 2010

Cronin defends Transport Dept’s conference spending

Deputy Transport Minister Jeremy Cronin has defended the Transport Department’s spending on international conferences after DA criticism.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 10 March 2010

DA: Transport Dept spent millions on conferences

The Transport Department spent over R75-million on four conferences in two years, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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