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Former PRASA chair should not have accepted the job, tribunal told
Judge Makhubele was in no position to accept new work after she had been recommended as a judge on 8 October 2017, says Gauteng High Court Judge President Dunstan Mlambo
News | 21 February 2023
PRASA board strikes back against whistleblower
Martha Ngoye will apply for the certification and enforcement of her arbitration award
By James Stent
News | 20 February 2023
Tribunal against ex-PRASA chair Judge Makhubele set for next week
It has taken three years for the Judicial Conduct Tribunal to hear complaints against “PRASA judge”
By James Stent
Brief | 16 February 2023
Commuters relieved as trains return to one of Cape Town’s busiest stations
PRASA says services in Parow will only be available during the week for now.
News | 2 February 2023
President urged to sack PRASA’s board and hand over passenger rail
Activist group #UniteBehind sets mid-February deadline for demand to fix PRASA
By James Stent
News | 25 January 2023
Metrorail resumes partial service to Eerste River after three years
Cape Town commuters welcome trains as far more affordable than buses or taxis
News | 17 January 2023
New trains stand idle as PRASA fails to upgrade depots
Dodgy tender awards and settlement agreement have delayed upgrades
By James Stent
News | 13 January 2023
How close is Cape Town to taking over commuter rail?
Fikile Mbalula has been ignoring the mayor’s letters. Activists are now threatening legal action against the transport minister.
By James Stent
News | 20 December 2022
Metrorail Central Line occupiers protest over delays
Siyahlala and Philippi shack dwellers appeal to Cape Town mayor to get things moving
Brief | 8 December 2022