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Gautrain

A daily battle: Commuters still suffer from apartheid spatial planning
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2025

A daily battle: Commuters still suffer from apartheid spatial planning

For many people in South Africa, getting to work on time is a daily struggle which costs them a chunk of their earnings.

By Phano Liphoto
Against the flow: Boreholes and why government must prioritise the water crisis
Opinion
/ 7 March 2025

Against the flow: Boreholes and why government must prioritise the water crisis

Failure in water provision has a ripple effect on other sectors

By Danielle van der Vaart and Kiera Bracher
DHL GradStar Awards 2023 – Top100
Partner Content
/ 6 December 2023

DHL GradStar Awards 2023 – Top100

The ceremony was a momentous occasion to honour these students and celebrate their accomplishments

By Partner Content
Mitigating the impact of fatherlessness in SA
Partner Content
/ 24 November 2023

Mitigating the impact of fatherlessness in SA

Gautrain partnership aims to ‘raise boys to be good men’

By Jamaine Krige
From a boy-child to a man 
Partner Content
/ 5 October 2023

From a boy-child to a man 

Gautrain campaign focuses on raising the men South Africa needs

By Jamaine Krige
Gautrain extension awaits treasury approval, not likely to start before 2026
Business
/ 16 December 2022

Gautrain extension awaits treasury approval, not likely to start before 2026

Proposed Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network will connect the current Marlboro to Sandton stations in Johannesburg to Randburg, Cosmo City and Little Falls

By Anathi Madubela
Covid-19’s work-from-home plans hit Gautrain
Business
/ 13 December 2021

Covid-19’s work-from-home plans hit Gautrain

Bombela says a rebound hinges on vaccine and return-to-work developments and that money from government to cover the shortfall is capped

By Anathi Madubela
Taxis: The illegitimate children of Mzansi’s transport industry
Coronavirus
/ 9 July 2020

Taxis: The illegitimate children of Mzansi’s transport industry

It is clear that the democratic government has failed the taxi industry, not only now during the Covid-19 pandemic, but for decades.

By Themba Dlamini
World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt
Sport
/ 25 May 2020

World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt

We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament

By Luke Feltham
Moving towards undoing Joburg’s spatial apartheid
Article
/ 4 March 2020

Moving towards undoing Joburg’s spatial apartheid

The Nodal Review might transform South Africa’s biggest city. Implementing the new policy, which has the potential to open wealthy suburbs to impoverished residents, is the challenge

By Dennis Webster
Poya launched private probe into rail regulator board
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Poya launched private probe into rail regulator board

The disciplinary proceedings against the suspended Rail Safety Regulator CEO started this week

By Mashadi Kekana
African Investment Forum seals 80% of targeted deals
Article
/ 9 November 2018

African Investment Forum seals 80% of targeted deals

Of the 61 projects discussed at the forum, 45 have been negotiated and closed

By Tebogo Tshwane
First ever Gautrain strike comes to an end, union agrees to wage deal
Article
/ 13 August 2018

First ever Gautrain strike comes to an end, union agrees to wage deal

The first ever Gautrain strike has ended following following two weeks of marathon negotiations

By Mashadi Kekana
Gautrain will operate on public holiday, no end in sight for strike
Article
/ 9 August 2018

Gautrain will operate on public holiday, no end in sight for strike

The train will operate with a reduced service during peak periods

By Tehillah Nieselow
Gautrain strike to continue, Cape Town taxi strike called off
Article
/ 7 August 2018

Gautrain strike to continue, Cape Town taxi strike called off

The Gautrain has been running during peak periods with reduced services since July 30

By Tehillah Nieselow and Jenni Evans
Gautrain strike: Wage negotiations with the help of the CCMA underway
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Gautrain strike: Wage negotiations with the help of the CCMA underway

The striking workers and the company are in talks, with the help of the CCMA, to address the impasse but there is no guarantee of a speedy resolution

By Mashadi Kekana
Striking workers call for Gautrain boycott
Article
/ 2 August 2018

Striking workers call for Gautrain boycott

The Gautrain is moving to normalise operations during peak periods amidst commuter frustration over reduced services during the industrial action

By Tehillah Nieselow
Gautrain’s first ever strike
Videos
/ 30 July 2018

Gautrain’s first ever strike

The UNTU embarked on a strike on Monday morning, demanding a 10% wage increase from the Bombela Operating Company which runs the Gautrain

By Staff Reporter
Commuters suffer as Gautrain strike set to continue
Article
/ 30 July 2018

Commuters suffer as Gautrain strike set to continue

​The United National Transport Union has denied that buses were prevented from leaving the Gautrain depot in Midrand

By Tehillah Nieselow and Alex Mitchley
Gautrain bus delays as first ever strike kicks off
Article
/ 30 July 2018

Gautrain bus delays as first ever strike kicks off

The Gautrain is operating a reduced service consisting of a peak period train service between Centurion and Sandton every 12 minutes

By Tehillah Nieselow
EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike
Article
/ 30 July 2018

EXPLAINER: Why Gautrain workers are on strike

​The United National Transport Union is demanding a basic salary increase of 10%

By Khulekani Magubane
#BusStrike: Taxis bracing for busy day as bus drivers go on strike
Article
/ 18 April 2018

#BusStrike: Taxis bracing for busy day as bus drivers go on strike

Bus services such as MyCiTi, Putco, Rea Vaya, Gautrain bus service and Algoa Bus Company are among those whose services will be suspended

By Jenni Evans
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
The gifts of imperfect everydays
Article
/ 8 December 2017

The gifts of imperfect everydays

A daily commute offers discomfort, the smells and sounds of the city and time to think about where you come from and where you’re going

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Uber drivers fight back with spotters
Article
/ 15 September 2017

Uber drivers fight back with spotters

The war with metered taxis has escalated as calls for the government to sort it out grow louder

By Govan Whittles
​Taxis hope Competition Commission inquiry puts money in their pockets
Article
/ 16 May 2017

​Taxis hope Competition Commission inquiry puts money in their pockets

The transport sector probe is to look at the Gautrain, Uber, buses and trains.

By Phillip De Wet
Makhura feels the pressure
Article
/ 24 February 2017

Makhura feels the pressure

The premier spoke of economic successes but faces dissent in the ANC and losing the province.

By Dineo Bendile
Many more state-owned enterprises are in the public protector’s crosshairs
Article
/ 14 September 2016

Many more state-owned enterprises are in the public protector’s crosshairs

A growing number of cases and legal challenges are threatening the office’s ability to do its work properly.

By Phillip De Wet
Who have we become? A vignette on everyday humanity, or the lack thereof
Article
/ 19 August 2016

Who have we become? A vignette on everyday humanity, or the lack thereof

Iimbali is a regular column by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela, and is a space for stories and other narrative-based social analysis.

By Milisuthando Bongela
Gautrain security guards face retrenchment after a fare hike, unless they waive bonuses
Article
/ 4 July 2016

Gautrain security guards face retrenchment after a fare hike, unless they waive bonuses

But more than half the guards are standing firm, refusing to sign the waiver.

By Govan Whittles
Spreading men and shrinking women
Analysis
/ 23 March 2016

Spreading men and shrinking women

Women have learned to become smaller, more silent and as invisible as possible while navigating their lives. No more!

By Pontsho Pilane
Gauteng life expectancy increased, says Mokonyane
Article
/ 24 February 2014

Gauteng life expectancy increased, says Mokonyane

In her state of the province speech, Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says more access to health care has been achieved as residents are healthier.

By Sapa
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