PRASA / Metrorail
PRASA rail theft trial bogged down in argument over virtual testimony
Key state witness is stranded in Dubai
News | 29 May 2026
Massive rail theft case gets sidetracked again
Accused’s lawyers back in the case but state witness is in the UAE
Brief | 27 May 2026
Last-minute attorney withdrawal threatens to derail PRASA theft case
Accused’s lawyer says they have not been paid
Law | 26 May 2026
Why rail matters for Cape Town’s traffic congestion
With the collapse of rail, roads become busier
Chart by The Outlier. Text by GroundUp Staff.
Charts | 8 May 2026
Cape Town’s bid to manage Metrorail gets the go-ahead in R1.9-trillion national plan
Mayor welcomes plan to rejuvenate country’s freight and passenger rail
News | 30 April 2026
Zondo hits back at former PRASA board members
Bid by Lucky Montana and others to review State Capture corruption findings in jeopardy
Law | 28 April 2026
Shosholoza Meyl faces uncertain future
Long-distance trains to return in 2027 but funding for locomotives is unclear
Brief | 23 March 2026
#UniteBehind opposes Judge Makhubele’s bid to stop impeachment vote
Activist group says she has already earned about R10-million since her suspension and her review application may take another four years
Law | 18 March 2026
Train to Mitchell’s Plain finally gets going
But equipment failures are already causing delays
Brief | 4 March 2026