Transport
“Girls on Bikes” make cycling joyful and safe in Johannesburg
“For me it’s not even about the fitness, it’s more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships.”
News | 19 January 2026
Still no public toilets at Durban bus rank
Commuters and street vendors battle as public toilets at three sites still closed for renovations
Brief | 14 January 2026
Thousands of families live on railway reserves without water, electricity or rubbish collection
People have occupied the railway line between Langa and Bonteheuwel train stations since 2019 and at old Philippi depot since 2020
News | 18 December 2025
Solution to Dunoon’s railway occupation foiled
People living on Transnet land were meant to be relocated in 2013. But the plan stalled when more people moved onto the railway tracks.
News | 16 December 2025
City of Cape Town is a step closer to operating train services
Council approves business plan but devolution of rail will depend on funding from the Treasury
By Liezl Human
Brief | 16 December 2025
R311-million and counting but this Limpopo taxi rank has never opened
Construction started in 2011 on a new taxi rank for Thohoyandou
Brief | 5 December 2025
Lesotho community left in ruins by highway project
The road, built by a Chinese company, has improved access to Qacha’s Nek but also caused damage and displacement
News | 12 November 2025
Death toll rises from Makhado bus crash
Relatives gather to identify the bodies of the dead
News | 21 October 2025
Somerset West taxi route opened, but dispute is not over
Rival taxi associations still disagree over route from Khayelitsha to Somerset West
News | 21 October 2025