South Africa has a slew of service-delivery problems, most notably in the water and electricity sectors. The time for promises is over: what the country needs is action
The Prasa subsidiary has been unprofitable for years. And although its fleet contains broken and poorly maintained buses, it plans as if 100% of its fleet is operational. This means a lot of waiting
The union federation says urgent, bold action is needed to keep the state-owned utility (and South Africa) going
The public protector’s report on Prasa is irrational, according to NGO coalition #UniteBehind
Security guards, who face danger while protecting the rail system, will lose their jobs because the agency is ending contracts with providers
Security guards released on bail after allegedly tying up fellow guards and attempting to steal vehicles
Besides recovering from instances of past mismanagement, Prasa is also facing incidences of damaged carriages and passenger infrastructure
Prasa board chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama was pepper-sprayed, bundled into the boot of her car and driven around for at least three hours
‘Given the vast scale of the depredations suffered by the SOEs, it’s clear that restoration will be a huge job’
The move is part of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan’s overhaul of state-owned enterprises
The deputy minister has admitted to arranging a meeting between the Prasa boss and Tony Gupta
The EFF opened a criminal case against former ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize following damning revelations by former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana
The amount misspent by state-owned enterprises may almost match the R50-billion budget gap
Prasa’s Moloto rail project partners have a history of leaving white elephants and debt in their wake
The government plans to merge several state-owned companies to form one broadband firm to fast-track internet access in the country
The National Prosecuting Authority may decide at the end of July whether or not it will prosecute anyone over allegedly corrupt contracts.
Molefe has vowed to use the judgment as ammunition in fighting other dubious tenders – and in an attempt to force the Hawks to investigate corruption
The troubled rail agency’s woes are far from over amid court rulings and apparent secret campaigns.
But the alleged rot he seeks to root out began on the watch of the new deputy finance minister
The sacked Prasa board has gone to court to be reinstated, but Dipuo Peters is having none of it.
The transport minister criticised the board for allowing public money to be spent recklessly.
The managing director of Swifambo Rail leasing admitted in court papers that he had paid about R80-million to an ANC-linked lawyer.
It is like a tall drink of cool water on a sweltering day seeing our MPs do what they are mandated (and paid) to do.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s board was dissolved on Wednesday by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.
Letsoalo was seconded to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters last year.
The first statement of its kind, it signals the state’s concern over its exposure to Eskom and others.
Only one investigator left to deal with mountains of evidence in rail authority corruption probe.
The Mail & Guardian apologises unreservedly to Makhensa Mabunda and to Siyaya Consulting Engineers
The sheriff of the Western Cape High Court attached seven of Prasa’s coaches on Monday in lieu of R2.4-million owed to Chuma Security.
Prasa chairperson Popo Molefe has dropped a bombshell, claiming that R80-million from a controversial train deal may have found its way to the ANC.
We may be appalled by the huge amount being spent on this investigation, but something has to be done.
Popo Molefe vows to institute private proceedings if state agencies continue to drag their feet.