Transport
Zimbabwe ferry disaster: Why did the Mbuya Nehanda sail that day?
There were warnings long before the boat tragedy in which 97 people died
By Brenna Matendere and Ruvimbo Muchenje
News | 11 September 2026
Taxi operators give government 21 days to resolve Intercape dispute
Ngcobo Taxi Association does not want the long-distance bus company to load passengers in the town
News | 11 September 2026
Ngcobo taxi drivers meet government to resolve Intercape bus dispute
On Monday afternoon, scores of taxis formed a long convoy through the town near the municipal offices. They have been striking since 18 August.
Brief | 7 September 2026
Climate Week kicks off with a train trip from Cape Town to Khayelitsha
Journey aims to highlight how climate change affects communities
By Alice Scott and Emihle Ngwane
News | 1 September 2026
Durban train usage down 41% in one year
GroundUp rode a near-empty train past mounds of uncollected rubbish
News | 1 September 2026
Rural community wins court battle for access road
Ehesini’s impassable road in the Eastern Cape cut off villagers, left children struggling to access schools and ambulances unable to reach villages
Law | 27 August 2026
Pietermaritzburg’s R1-billion transport flop
No buses operate on Msunduzi Municipality’s failed public transport system
News | 13 July 2026
Eastern Cape scholar transport operators on strike over unpaid wages
Transport department says it’s working overtime to fast track “legitimate outstanding invoices”, but learners are missing school
Brief | 29 May 2026
Billions in flood damage to Western Cape roads
Province to apply for disaster relief funding to rebuild roads and infrastructure
By Liezl Human
Brief | 28 May 2026