Transport
Metrorail strike called off
Cosatu in the Western Cape has called off its planned strike against Metrorail fare increases on train services in the province. Last week, Cosatu had said the strike was imminent following the breakdown of talks between the trade union federation and Metrorail Western Cape.
Johnnie Isaac
Brief | 23 June 2014
Metrorail strike looms
Thousands of Western Cape Metrorail commuters could be left stranded following an announcement of a strike pending by the Congress of South African Trade Unions.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 20 June 2014
MyCiTi bus soon for Khayelitsha - Mitchell’s Plain
After a six-month delay, the first MyCiTi buses serving Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain are scheduled to set out for the Cape Town Civic Centre at 5:30am on July 5. This will launch stage one of the N2 Express Line.
Joy Shan
News | 19 June 2014
Khayelitsha commuters unite to tackle Metrorail
A group of Khayelitsha residents are preparing to confront Metrorail with their complaints about the train system.
Joy Shan
News | 6 June 2014
Capricorn violence: taxi drivers killing each other
Residents from Capricorn near Muizenberg are afraid to go to work and school because of violent clashes. There appears to be a taxi war with racial overtones.
Pharie Sefali
News | 20 May 2014
Metrorail warns commuters in attempt to stop deaths on its network
Following two deaths in April, Metrorail security services have been told to take strong action against any commuter found riding outside the trains.
Fergus Turner
News | 10 April 2014
Two deaths in two days on Metrorail
This morning Metrorail passengers travelling on the Philippi route witnessed a traumatising scene when they saw a body lying next to the railway line. The police have confirmed the death and are investigating the cause.
Pharie Sefali
News | 2 April 2014
Metrorail promises R233 million to upgrade its service
At a press conference today, 25 March 2014, Western Cape Provincial Metrorail regional manager Mthuthuzeli Swartz said the rail company is on the verge of an upgrade revolution.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 25 March 2014
Commuters fed up with Metrorail train delays
Since last week, Metrorail trains on the Khayelitsha line have been repeatedly delayed and even cancelled due to an “infrastructure problem” in Cape Town. Commuters want to know when it will end.
Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 20 March 2014