Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said; "The people of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan in the Eastern Cape are set to enjoy the services of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system." Delivering her Budget Vote speech at the National Assembly, on Tuesday evening, Minister Peters said her department was finalising the BRT, Ibhongo Lethu (Our pride). The Ibhongo Lethu system is already operating 25 buses and 15 more kilometres of road is being completed from the city centre to Cleary Park. The Minister … [Read more...] about And in ‘Haven’t we heard this before?’ news …
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BRT – the thlot pickens
When it comes to the BRT / IPTS (pick your abbreviation) and the infighting my eyes tend to glaze over with exasperation at the antics of the various players - of course with so much smoke there has to be a fire which probably is fed with the stink of corruption. Frankly the whole process should be scrapped and restarted - maybe then the call for and awarding of bids will happen in a fair environment. In the meantime a useful and efficient addition to our city's transport is being treated … [Read more...] about BRT – the thlot pickens
Friday Rant – Herald, BRT, Home Affairs
Home Affairs: So my son of 20 years of age goes down to Home Affairs to apply for a passport. Before he goes he makes sure that he has the required copies, images and black pen. He gets the required forms, fills in the required information and proceeds to the fingerprinting department. There is one other gentleman sitting there. The fingerprinting official enters and observing that the gentleman has no forms and proceeds to help my son. The formless (gormless?) individual … [Read more...] about Friday Rant – Herald, BRT, Home Affairs
