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Hishaam Emeran

Conflict erupts over Prasa plan to relocate shack dwellers from Central Line to land used for traditional practices

South Africa

Conflict erupts over Prasa plan to relocate shack dwellers from Central Line to land used for traditional practices

By Sandiso Phaliso

Three Prasa employees fired during ongoing SIU investigations, Parliament is told

South Africa

Three Prasa employees fired during ongoing SIU investigations, Parliament is told

By Suné Payne

Prasa decision to cancel rail security contracts ‘reckless and irresponsible’ — Scopa chair

South Africa

Prasa decision to cancel rail security contracts ‘reckless and irresponsible’ — Scopa chair

By Tariro Washinyira

‘Highly motivated’ Mbalula says all Cape Town railway lines will be fully operational by year-end

South Africa

‘Highly motivated’ Mbalula says all Cape Town railway lines will be fully operational by year-end

By Suné Payne

After Prasa’s dramatic derailment, is it possible to get back on track?

Business Maverick

After Prasa’s dramatic derailment, is it possible to get back on track?

By Tim Cohen

Fikile Mbalula sticks to December deadline to fully open Cape Town’s Metrorail Central Line

South Africa

Fikile Mbalula sticks to December deadline to fully open Cape Town’s Metrorail Central Line

By Tariro Washinyira

Three Prasa executives were sacked for poor performance — now the rail agency has to bring them back

South Africa

Three Prasa executives were sacked for poor performance — now the rail agency has to bring them back

By James Stent for GroundUp