Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee: The Portfolio Committee on Transport has congratulated the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on the launch of new passenger rail coaches by President Jacob Zuma and the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Maswanganyi. The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, said Committee members were mindful of the challenges facing Prasa. The entity needs stable, sound governance and disciplined … [Read more...] about Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee
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Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee
Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee: The Portfolio Committee on Transport has congratulated the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) on the launch of new passenger rail coaches by President Jacob Zuma and the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Maswanganyi. The Chairperson of the Committee, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, said Committee members were mindful of the challenges facing Prasa. The entity needs stable, sound governance and disciplined … [Read more...] about Sound governance a priority for effective Prasa service, says Transport Committee
Over R30 000 in Fines Issued to Waste Transporters
Nelson Mandela Bay's Deputy Executive Mayor, who also serves as the Mayoral Committee Member for Public Health, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, has warned illegal waste transporters operating within Nelson Mandela Bay to adhere to municipal bylaws governing the transportation of waste, failing which they will be fined. The Deputy Executive Mayor issued the warning following a successful operation by the NMBM Waste Management Sub-Directorate's enforcement officers at the Walmer Arlington Tip-site … [Read more...] about Over R30 000 in Fines Issued to Waste Transporters
Transport Committee Welcomes Concourt eNatis Ruling
Transport Committee Welcomes Concourt eNatis Ruling: The Portfolio Committee on Transport has welcomed today’s Constitutional Court ruling on the Electronic National Traffic Information System (eNatis) system matter involving the Department of Transport and the developers of the system, Tasima. The Committee Chairperson, Ms Dikeledi Magadzi, said now the Department could move to the next phase, which is the national roll out of the system. “For too long, litigation after … [Read more...] about Transport Committee Welcomes Concourt eNatis Ruling
Inter Town Transport
Intertown Transport is based in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and has been in business since 1979. Intertown has grown into a reliable and trustworthy company always willing to go the extra mile. Click here for more: Click here for contact info........ MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. Free Services: Add Your Business | Add a Classified Advert. CLICK HERE to publish your Movers, Shakers, New Appointments and … [Read more...] about Inter Town Transport
Harris Transport Services
Repatriation of mortal remains throughout the Eastern, Western, Northern Cape, Freestate and Natal. We will take your loved ones home with dignity and respect, and our rates are highly competitive. Contact details here: Click here for contact info........ MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. Free Services: Add Your Business | Add a Classified Advert. CLICK HERE to publish your Movers, Shakers, New Appointments and … [Read more...] about Harris Transport Services
Improving the global competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive industry
In spite of some excellent efforts by VWSA and Toyota SA to increase local content of the vehicles they assemble, the South African automotive industry in general is finding it difficult to compete with global manufacturers due to the low percentage (35% on average) of local content in the vehicles produced in this country. The problem is amplified through intensified competition in global automotive markets, the introduction of vehicles with a shorter life cycle, supply chain management … [Read more...] about Improving the global competitiveness of South Africa’s automotive industry
Harris Transport Services
We do repatriation of mortal remains in a customised vehicle to give your loved ones a dignified return home. One family member can accompany your loved one on the trip. We offer personal and professional service and our rates are highly competitive. Contact details here: Click here for contact info........ MyPE actively promotes 041 based businesses - see more Port Elizabeth business and products here. Free Services: Add Your Business | Add a Classified Advert. CLICK HERE to publish … [Read more...] about Harris Transport Services
East Cape monitors learner transport
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport, together with the Provincial Portfolio Committee of Education, is this morning monitoring the transportation of pupils to schools across the province. Eight groups comprising departmental officials, MPLs and researchers will visit different schools in Alfred Nzo, Amathole, Chris Hani, Mthatha, Cadadu, Port Elizabeth, Aliwal North, and Bufallo City. Provincial traffic officers will also conduct inspections on all scholar transport routes to check … [Read more...] about East Cape monitors learner transport
Challenge issued to Transport MEC on purchase of R838 000 car
The Democratic Alliance will be challenging the MEC for Transport, Thandiswa Marawu, why she is purchasing a vehicle of R838 000. This purchase will cause an over-expenditure of 77% of the office of the MEC. I will be asking the MEC during my reply speech today on the annual report of her department how this purchase can be justified. The current budget for the MEC office is R7,088 million and after the planned purchase her office would have spent R7,92 million. This overspend will be … [Read more...] about Challenge issued to Transport MEC on purchase of R838 000 car
Motorists urged to be cautious ahead of festive season
Government has urged South Africans to exercise caution on the roads as the festive season approaches. "In an effort to clamp down on road carnage, government is relying on motorists to change their behaviour on the road to help realise the undertaking by government to reduce the number of road deaths by half in 2020," said the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in a statement. It urged motorists not to drink and drive, to fasten their seatbelts and keep a safe … [Read more...] about Motorists urged to be cautious ahead of festive season
No scholar transport for Motherwell NU 29 pupils
Pupils in Motherwell NU 29 area have to travel long distances to schools within the Motherwell area, which are far, as there is no school in their immediate neighborhood. Families living in different informal settlement areas were relocated to the NU 29 area, which consists of RDP housing. The Motherwell NU29 area is rapidly developing, yet there is currently no school in the area. The principal, Asanda Ntsupa, of Vukanibantu Primary School which is situated in NU 5, Motherwell has … [Read more...] about No scholar transport for Motherwell NU 29 pupils
IPTS should support, not deter, business in the CBD
Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, made the Business Chamber's stance on the Integrated Public Transport System clear this morning in a letter to members of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. "While we are certain that the city needs an improved public transport system that is safe, efficient and affordable," says Hustler, "we are deeply concerned at the delays in implementation and the negative impact on the city as a whole." Following the Chamber's most … [Read more...] about IPTS should support, not deter, business in the CBD
Funding shortfall concerns for EC scholar transport contract
There is a danger that funding for the R210 million scholar transport contract between the Department of Transport and the service provider, One Future 46, will run out by October 2012. Furthermore, an amount of R134 million will be required to cover the budget shortfall from November 2012 to March 2013. Scholars will be the victims of academic failure if they can't access transport to school. If the funding is used up by October, children will be without transport during most important time … [Read more...] about Funding shortfall concerns for EC scholar transport contract
Major EC Transport Department Reshuffle
Eastern Cape Transport MEC Thandiswa Marawu's first year in office has seen her make some major reshuffles in the department's leadership. During the last year, Marawu has appointed a new head of corporate services and a new departmental head, both who started work last week and last month respectively. "For two years without the HOD, this department's leadership was tested to the utmost limits as it went through moments of uncertainty linked to complex matters in the tension between … [Read more...] about Major EC Transport Department Reshuffle
