Are driving schools and licence tests up to standard?

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

There are literally hundreds of driving schools nationwide, all aiming to educate and prepare new drivers for their future on the road. The number of crashes on our roads each year, however, brings into question the standard of training that novice drivers receive.

Improved Tshwane bus ticketing

Fri, 02 Jul 2010

Bus commuters in the City of Tshwane will now be able to purchase bus tickets on an improved ticketing system. The new system will allow commuters to purchase weekly tickets as opposed to the daily passes or coupons that were previously used over a two-week period.

Ticket to ride

Wed, 02 Jun 2010

South Africa’s high speed train has been granted its operating licence. The Gautrain will fully start ferrying passengers in time for the start of the World Cup.

Smooth test ride on Gautrain

Wed, 02 Jun 2010

10 minutes for trip from Sandton to OR Tambo? Impossible you say. No not if you're travelling by Gautrain - and it's about to start operating in time for the World Cup.

Calls for speedy investigation into Rovos Rail

Thu, 22 Apr 2010

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called for a speedy investigation into the cause of the Rovos Rail accident outside Pretoria. The accident left two people dead and scores injured. Following the incident, Ndebele assured South Africans, as well as international visitors, that the accident was an isolated one and would not have an impact on the integrated transport plan.

Transport infrastructure ready for World Cup

Wed, 21 Apr 2010

Transport Minister, S’bu Ndebele, says government has invested more than R19 billion rand on public transport infrastructure for the World Cup to ensure that the tournament leaves a rich legacy for the country and continent.

National roads in order - Ndebele

Mon, 01 Mar 2010

There is no maintenance backlog on South Africa’s national road network, says Minister of Transport S’bu Ndebele.

BRT and you

Tue, 01 Sep 2009

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Johannesburg is set to change the face of public transport in South Africa, writes Chris Bathembu.

BRT system will make travelling safer

Wed, 25 Mar 2009

The integrated transport networks plan, to be implemented ahead of 2010, is being met with mixed feelings: some rejoice at the concept of safe and efficient passage to and from work, while taxi drivers feel it proposes a threat to their livelihood.

2010 transport project well under way - Min Radebe

Wed, 14 May 2008

With only 759 days left before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kick off, Transport Minister Jeff Radebe has assured the world that transport projects across all host cities in South Africa are on their way to being completed.

Cape to tackle transport challenges ahead of 2010

Sat, 12 Apr 2008

With regards to 2010 Host City Transport Programme, Ms Thompson said the city has adopted a legacy management policy with primary focus on improvements of the public transport system, services, infrastructure and networks.