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#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
Land for relocation of railway line occupiers to be assessed within two weeks
SCOPA chair tells ministers and mayor to get on with it
Brief | 29 August 2023