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Former transport minister Ben Martins says he discussed a tender for trains with Tony

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

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

Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Ben Martins

IDC loan of R60m ‘gone in one year’

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

Former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas says the Hawks tried to kill the investigation into claims the Gupta family tried to bribe him. (Davis Harrison/M&G)

More courted cadres to come clean

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

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

Minister issues stern warning to drunk drivers

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

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

If the ANC has its way

Parliament not given say on e-tolls

A change requiring the minister to seek approval for fees has been rescinded, with no reason given.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

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