Transport
Video: Watch what happens when trains are delayed
The breakdown of Metrorail’s service is endangering lives
Video | 20 October 2017
PRASA says it’s on top of security problems
But a key claim of the railway company doesn’t match reality
Text by Zoë Postman. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 16 October 2017
Behind the special needs bus attack
Community leader describes stoning as “very bad and very sad”
By Peter Luhanga and William Yoder
News | 12 October 2017
Dial-a-Ride users say the service is deteriorating
Vehicles easily confused with MyCiTi buses put disabled commuters in danger, say passengers
News | 12 October 2017
City of Cape Town intends to take over commuter trains
Metrorail service “on the brink of collapse”
Brief | 10 October 2017
Everything’s just fine, say Railway Police in response to damning PRASA letter
Cop spokesperson says they are not aware of any dissatisfaction
By Zoë Postman
Brief | 10 October 2017
Learners protest for transport grant
No decision yet but negotiations with Treasury are ongoing, according to DBE official
News | 6 October 2017
Exclusive: Damning letter from PRASA manager describes railway security meltdown
Railway police sit in first class carriages instead of patrolling trains and stations
By Zoë Postman
News | 5 October 2017
COSATU lays charges against Metrorail with Cape Town police
Train operator accused of criminal negligence
Brief | 21 September 2017