PRASA / Metrorail
We asked Cape Town’s transport boss about the future of passenger rail in the city
“Our objective is simple: to get passenger rail back up and running in the quickest possible way” says Roberto Quintas
Interview | 31 July 2024
Tribunal must decide who is telling the truth - Mlambo or Makhubele
Final oral arguments heard on whether Makhubele is guilty of gross misconduct for allegedly chairing PRASA board after being appointed judge
Law | 22 July 2024
PRASA fined R25,000 by City of Cape Town for contravening zoning laws
Temporary relocation of families occupying central line contravened municipal by-laws
Brief | 22 June 2024
Families fear eviction from old train yard
Some have lived in “Oya Town” near Maitland Station for eight years
Photo Essay | 28 May 2024
PRASA has failed to fix East Rand train stations
From Boksburg to Springs, stations remain in ruins
News | 17 May 2024
Commuters battle to get refunds after Cape Town train lines suspended
Metrorail power failure affects Cape Flats and Southern Line commuters on Tuesday
News | 8 May 2024
Transport minister says Central Line will now be fully operational in May
Minister celebrates recovery of rail corridors with train trip from Fish Hoek to Cape Town station
News | 23 April 2024
No public transport relief in sight for Tongaat workers as PRASA passes the buck
Tongaat residents struggle to afford to get to work since trains to Durban stopped operating four years ago
News | 23 April 2024
Trains are running again on Metrorail’s Southern Line but the embankment needs attention
The Transport Minister is due to catch a train from Fish Hoek to Cape Town on Tuesday
By Sandiso Phaliso and Steve Kretzmann
News | 22 April 2024