https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/709.html South Africa news 15 Public Transport news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/709.html en-us Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:04:06 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electric-minibus-taxis-the-challenges-and-gains-facing-cape-townstransition-958564a The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape. 1-267254 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/easter-travel-jumps-21-as-12-million-cross-sas-borders-403049a Cross-border travel surged during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.27 million travellers processed across South Africa’s ports of entry, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA). 1-267215 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bakwena-ramps-up-n1-and-n4-safety-as-easter-travel-volumes-rise-844603a Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire is increasing safety and operational measures along the N1 and N4 corridors as Easter travel volumes begin to rise across Gauteng, Limpopo and North West. 1-266939 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transforming-cape-town-heart-golden-acre-retail-overhaul-begins-955114a Construction has officially begun on the retail component of the landmark Golden Acre Precinct redevelopment, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Cape Town’s central business district. 1-266834 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/safla-launches-to-tackle-logistics-challenges-in-sa-399538a A new industry body representing freight forwarders and logistics operators has launched in South Africa, positioning itself as a more operationally focused voice in a sector long challenged by inefficiencies. 1-266813 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-cape-town-is-spending-on-homes-roads-and-the-n2-wall-177246a Our chart this week looks at how the hotly debated N2 Edge wall project stacks up against some of the City of Cape Town’s other planned infrastructure projects over the next three years. 1-266798 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/probe-into-prasa-contract-irregularities-continues-288667a The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has provided an update on an independent forensic investigation into irregularities in seven contracts awarded for the refurbishment and extension of the service life of the agency’s legacy rolling stock fleet. 1-266600 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bolt-secures-compliance-with-sa-new-e-hailing-regulations-399398a Bolt South Africa has become the first ride-hailing platform to officially register under the country’s newly implemented national transport regulations. 1-266163 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/behind-the-campaign-reframing-fairness-in-ride-hailing-the-indrive-success-story-840063a In South Africa, unpredictability is part of everyday life, from traffic and weather to month-end budgets. InDrive South Africa launched its recent campaign, You can’t choose life’s surprises, but you can choose your price for a ride against this unique backdrop. 1-265849 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/call-for-scholar-transport-drivers-to-acquire-qualifications-951234a In an effort to address the challenge of drivers transporting schoolchildren being involved in fatal traffic accidents, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has advocated for strengthening legislation to guarantee that scholar transport drivers are certified in advanced and defensive driving. 1-265004 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Public Transport South Africa