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SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%
National
/ 13 May 2025

SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%

Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households

By Aarti Bhana
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
Waste, food and power: How hospitals fuel climate change
Health
/ 18 November 2024

Waste, food and power: How hospitals fuel climate change

Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this

By Zano Kunene and Sipokazi Fokazi
Inflation cools to 3.8% in September
National
/ 23 October 2024

Inflation cools to 3.8% in September

This is the lowest reading for inflation in South Africa since April 2021 

By Aarti Bhana
Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report
The Green Guardian
/ 14 May 2024

Electric transport ‘promising’ in Africa, says new report

The continent could emerge as a leader in decarbonising its transport sector

By Sheree Bega
Cape Town transport infrastructure at high risk of flooding, fires
National
/ 23 February 2024

Cape Town transport infrastructure at high risk of flooding, fires

With severe weather events brought on by climate change, new analysis shows that 80% of Capetonians live in high risk area

By Sheree Bega
End the practice of shipping livestock by sea
Opinion
/ 21 February 2024

End the practice of shipping livestock by sea

Cows on a ship in Cape Town in a horrible situation lead to more calls for it to end

By Ozayr Patel
UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa
National
/ 14 January 2024

UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa

The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%

By Mandisa Nyathi
Social justice: Hidden impact of the Johannesburg CBD gas explosion
Thought Leader
/ 10 August 2023

Social justice: Hidden impact of the Johannesburg CBD gas explosion

The seismic eruption unmasked the systemic injustices of our infrastructure, and the skewed maintenance thereof, which must be urgently addressed

By Nomzamo Gondwe
Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits
Business
/ 11 May 2023

Minibus taxis hit as economic crisis, Uber disrupt passenger habits

The service isn’t growing as it should because of the pandemic, rising unemployment, fewer visits to malls and more people working from home

By Anathi Madubela
Are the days of car ownership numbered?
Motoring
/ 31 January 2023

Are the days of car ownership numbered?

The vehicle industry must create solutions that provide transport beyond traditional car ownership

By Kriben Reddy
Transnet turns a new leaf, but there are many cracks in the system
Opinion
/ 15 December 2022

Transnet turns a new leaf, but there are many cracks in the system

Despite new management, problems that are costing the economy dearly continue to compound. Can the logistical behemoth turn the tide?

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Government is apathetic about lethal Pongola road route, say residents
National
/ 20 September 2022

Government is apathetic about lethal Pongola road route, say residents

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has not answered questions about the deadly route, which last week led to the deaths of 18 children

By Eunice Masson
Saftu calls for a national shutdown on Wednesday to protest against high cost of living
National
/ 22 August 2022

Saftu calls for a national shutdown on Wednesday to protest against high cost of living

Rival labour federation Cosatu has also called for a national protest

By Sonri Naidoo
Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling
National
/ 18 January 2022

Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling

Minister Fikile Mbalula says motorists’ behaviour will change with disincentives for ‘unbecoming conduct’, but Outa and AA say the legislation was carelessly drafted

By Anathi Madubela
Brakes put on foreign truck drivers
Business
/ 29 November 2021

Brakes put on foreign truck drivers

New legislation aims to protect local jobs in the transport sector amid questions as to whether SA has enough willing and skilled drivers

By Anathi Madubela
Infrastructure and development plans must align
The Green Guardian
/ 29 October 2021

Infrastructure and development plans must align

Infrastructure is responsible for 79% greenhouse gas emissions and plays an important role in supporting national development priorities and achieving the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement

By Marcia Zali
South African cities must put green infrastructure firmly on the urban agenda
Opinion
/ 25 October 2021

South African cities must put green infrastructure firmly on the urban agenda

A green investment increases resilience and adapts cities to the harmful effects of climate change — and increases property prices and addresses issues such as health, water, sanitation and transport

By Liteboho Makhele
‘Localisation, localisation, localisation’: Ramaphosa delivers a business-friendly Sona
Business
/ 12 February 2021

‘Localisation, localisation, localisation’: Ramaphosa delivers a business-friendly Sona

The president’s focus is on fixing the economy — infrastructure build and local manufacturing are two priority areas

By Tshegofatso Mathe
Smith flounders as Zondo asks why he did not sound the alarm on Bosasa
National
/ 9 February 2021

Smith flounders as Zondo asks why he did not sound the alarm on Bosasa

The state capture inquiry confronts the corruption-accused MP on his track record of inaction on Bosasa, which made R7-billion off the state

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC MPs put loyalty to the party first at all times, lawmaker tells state capture inquiry
Politics
/ 8 February 2021

ANC MPs put loyalty to the party first at all times, lawmaker tells state capture inquiry

MPs were helpless to stop runaway losses and probe locomotive deal at Prasa, Zondo commission hears as it mulls parliament’s role in state capture era

By Emsie Ferreira
South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2020

South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector

By Sheree Bega
How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2020

How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis

South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But the City of Johannesburg’s new draft green buildings policy aims to change that

By Sheree Bega
Uphill battle but Tehran aims to become bike-friendly
The Green Guardian
/ 28 November 2020

Uphill battle but Tehran aims to become bike-friendly

A new bike-sharing initiative in the Iranian capital is trying to ameliorate the city’s traffic and pollution problem

By Amir Havasi
Sudan’s government gambles over fuel-subsidy cuts — and people pay the price
Africa
/ 24 November 2020

Sudan’s government gambles over fuel-subsidy cuts — and people pay the price

Economists question the manner in which the transitional government partially cut fuel subsidies

By Ayin Network
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
The taxi industry deserves a full load of respect
Coronavirus
/ 24 June 2020

The taxi industry deserves a full load of respect

If the government has money to bail out the aviation, energy and broadcasting industries, why can it not help this anchor of our economy?

By Mcebo Dlamini
Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times
Article
/ 3 April 2020

Mbalula defends changing taxi operating times

Regulations for taxis have been relaxed over the last few days of the lockdown prompting criticism. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula however, has defended the decision

By Thando Maeko
Inflation outlook remains on target
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Inflation outlook remains on target

Figures released by Statistics South Africa showed that CPI increased, mainly because of the increased cost of transport and insurance.

By Tebogo Tshwane
Pedal power with the people
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Pedal power with the people

Cycling to work is healthy, cuts carbon emissions and is for everyone, rich or poor

By Staff Reporter
Transport’s future is integrated, but how do we get there?
Article
/ 26 October 2018

Transport’s future is integrated, but how do we get there?

In a SIMSystem, governments, transport providers and users seamlessly connect with all available transport systems

By Staff Reporter
The electrification of transport could transform our future
Article
/ 26 October 2018

The electrification of transport could transform our future

Electric vehicles can store off-peak energy and return it to the system when required

By Staff Reporter
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