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Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa

Prasa made billions in fraudulent payments to firm with dodgy state contract record — whistle-blower

South Africa

Prasa made billions in fraudulent payments to firm with dodgy state contract record — whistle-blower

By Steve Kretzmann

Rail agency finally signs deal with City of Cape Town to improve Metrorail

South Africa

Rail agency finally signs deal with City of Cape Town to improve Metrorail

By Sandiso Phaliso

Prasa dealt with the Foreshore evictees in bad faith, says Ndifuna Ukwazi attorney

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Prasa dealt with the Foreshore evictees in bad faith, says Ndifuna Ukwazi attorney

By Sandiso Phaliso

Prasa corruption ‘witch hunt’ investigations get pushback from MK Party MPs

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Prasa corruption ‘witch hunt’ investigations get pushback from MK Party MPs

By Steve Kretzmann

After lengthy delays, City of Cape Town pushes for service level plan from Prasa to manage commuter rail

South Africa

After lengthy delays, City of Cape Town pushes for service level plan from Prasa to manage commuter rail

By Steve Kretzmann

Prasa accused of contempt of court over failure to shelter evicted Cape Town families

South Africa

Prasa accused of contempt of court over failure to shelter evicted Cape Town families

By Sandiso Phaliso

Iconic yellow trains make way for new blue People’s Train, enhancing commuter convenience and safety

South Africa

Iconic yellow trains make way for new blue People’s Train, enhancing commuter convenience and safety

By Bheki C. Simelane

‘Cheaper, safe and warm’ – trains now run to Khayelitsha, but Central Line is still not fully operational

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‘Cheaper, safe and warm’ – trains now run to Khayelitsha, but Central Line is still not fully operational

By Sandiso Phaliso

Railway line theft accused using ‘Stalingrad tactics’, court hears in review application

South Africa

Railway line theft accused using ‘Stalingrad tactics’, court hears in review application

By Steve Kretzmann and Joseph Chirume

New transport minister 'responsive' to Cape Town's plan to shift Metrorail from Prasa, says Quintas

South Africa

New transport minister 'responsive' to Cape Town's plan to shift Metrorail from Prasa, says Quintas

By Steve Kretzmann

New appointments to head Transport Ministry welcomed

South Africa

New appointments to head Transport Ministry welcomed

By Suné Payne

Ethics committee recommends sanction against ex-transport minister Dipuo Peters over Prasa debacle

South Africa

Ethics committee recommends sanction against ex-transport minister Dipuo Peters over Prasa debacle

By Marianne Merten