PRASA / Metrorail
PRASA rail theft case: defence seeks to discredit state witness
Case about track that was stolen in 2012 set to continue in June, more than 12 years later
News | 14 March 2025
How a Durban company came to illegally remove a railway line in the Eastern Cape
General manager says they were duped by then Western Cape regional manager Mthuthuzeli Swartz and businessman Nadir Mohiudeen
News | 13 March 2025
Former PRASA boss pleads not guilty to stealing railway line
Mthuthuzeli Swartz and his co-accused plead after six years of court delays
News | 12 March 2025
My chaotic train journey from Johannesburg to Durban
“It is obvious PRASA was not prepared for this journey” says frustrated commuter after long-distance train breaks down several times
News | 5 March 2025
PRASA and City rail agreement finally gets going
But Zackie Achmat criticises plan for lacking firm targets, commitments, and timelines
News | 26 February 2025
Nyanga and Khayelitsha train services suspended because of fire
Metrorail says services should be restored in two days
Brief | 11 February 2025
Makhubele decision shows the best and the worst of South Africa
Judicial Conduct Tribunal finding against the judge shows the vital role of activists in holding public officials accountable
GroundView | 15 January 2025
Riding Cape Town’s Southern Line
Metrorail has improved from its worst days but some problems still need to be fixed
News | 20 December 2024
PRASA finally signs rail deal with City of Cape Town
The Service Level Plan gives the City oversight over annual performance plans, station revitalisation, and the introduction of more train sets
News | 12 December 2024