PRASA / Metrorail
Almost 4,000 households still to be moved off Cape Town railway land
While plans for temporary relocation of 891 households occupying the Central Line are making progress, thousands of households remain on the railway
By Steve Kretzmann and Sandiso Phaliso
News | 12 October 2023
#UniteBehind takes PRASA and transport minister to court
The organisation argues the state has a statutory and constitutional duty to devolve rail to the City of Cape Town
Law | 11 October 2023
Conflict over land for rail line occupiers
Traditional leaders say the land is used for Xhosa initiation rituals
News | 3 October 2023
Commuters struggle with transport costs as Metrorail central line remains closed
Some workers are spending half their wage to commute because trains aren’t running
News | 26 September 2023
Protesters end three-day fast outside Parliament
Activists are demanding Parliament take action against Sfiso Buthelezi over allegations of corruption when he was chairperson of PRASA
Brief | 22 September 2023
Protest at Parliament goes ahead after last-minute deal with City of Cape Town
Activist organisation #UniteBehind wants MPs to fire former PRASA chair Sfiso Buthelezi
By Mary-Anne Gontsana and Ella Morrison
News | 20 September 2023
Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President’s assurances
Cyril Ramaphosa has told Parliament rail devolution is on track. The City of Cape Town disagrees.
News | 8 September 2023
Zackie Achmat to lead fast against corruption
Activist organisations express frustration at lack of action against corruption-accused Member of Parliament Sfiso Buthelezi
News | 31 August 2023
PRASA promises full service on Cape Town’s Northern Line by December
“Our people have suffered enough since trains have stopped working” says unionist
News | 30 August 2023