• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
Home South Africa

Cosatu to lead march for safe, reliable rail system

20 February 2020, 6:35 AM  |
Chris Mabuya Chris Mabuya |  @SABCNews
Metrorail has for years been paralysed by vandalism and arson.

Metrorail has for years been paralysed by vandalism and arson.

Image: Twitter @MbalulaFikile

Metrorail has for years been paralysed by vandalism and arson.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will lead a march in Cape Town on Thursday morning to highlight its demand for a reliable and affordable commuter rail system.

Media Alert: #COSATU Western Cape to lead a massive #Section77Strike to demand reliable, efficient and affordable public transport for all @CapeTalk @CapeTownTrains @ewnupdates @SABCNewsOnline @TimesLIVE @Newzroom405 @City_Press @SowetanLIVE @eNCA @TeamNews24 @TheCapeArgus @Fin24 pic.twitter.com/1HZD9iR5iE

— @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) February 19, 2020

Metrorail has for years been paralysed by vandalism and arson.

Cosatu Provincial Chairperson Motlatse Tsubane says they have had several meetings with the relevant stakeholders to raise their unhappiness about the state of public transport in the province.

He says they also submitted their demands through the National Economic Development and Labour Council.

“Prasa (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) cannot address its problems on its own because it’s a systematic problem, therefore government must come on board and deal with that situation. A certificate has been issued to us. We are marching to the City of Cape Town, we are marching to Prasa, up to the provincial government and Parliament where we will hand over our memorandum,” says Tsubane.

WATCH | Two arrested in connection with the arson of trains in Cape Town:

 

#UniteBehind in full support of the march

Civil society coalition #UniteBehind has come out in support of the march.

It says the central line has been out of commission since last year, forcing commuters to depend on expensive alternative transport.

The coalition says a properly functioning commuter rail system is crucial to building the economy.

MEDIA STATEMENT: #UniteBehind supports the COSATU call for a safe, reliable and affordable commuter rail system. https://t.co/YMvUUZrgHN

— UniteBehind (@UniteBehind) February 19, 2020

In October 2018, #UniteBehind launched its Delay-Repay campaign that would have commuters using a paid-up monthly ticket for two consecutive months as a means of protest.

It also aimed to put pressure on Prasa and Metrorail to provide an efficient and reliable public rail service.

WATCH | Unite Behind launches Delay Repay campaign:

-Additional reporting by SABC Digital News 

Share article
Tags: Passenger Rail Agency of South AfricaTrainsCongress of South African Trade Unions#UniteBehindCape TownMetrorail
Previous Post

Buchanan finds his groove at Maritzburg United

Next Post

Haftar’s forces dim hopes of salvaging UN ceasefire talks

Related Posts

A train at a station in Cape Town.

Commuters in Cape Town appeal for train services to be fully operational again

7 February 2023, 10:34 PM
[FILE IMAGE] A truck transporting water tanks.

More districts face water shortages

7 February 2023, 9:28 PM
Tottenham Hotspurs versus Chelsea

Portfolio Committee on Tourism wants Tottenham Hotspur deal scrapped

7 February 2023, 8:47 PM
File image of basic services.

Thembelihle municipality residents up in arms over lack of service delivery

7 February 2023, 2:34 PM
A truck seen collecting waste in an area.

No waste collection for Vaal residents

7 February 2023, 11:35 AM
Power lines being repaired

Ga-Rathole residents in Limpopo without power due to storm

7 February 2023, 10:32 AM
Next Post
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar meets Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Haftar's forces dim hopes of salvaging UN ceasefire talks

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • Green comet to be visible from SA next week
  • VIDEO: Mabuza resigns as SA Deputy President
  • Budding Stellenbosch FC star reportedly stabbed to death
  • Shock over proposed SA sponsorship of Tottenham Hotspur
  • Kellerman, Bantwini, Zikode win Grammy award
  • Parts of the Northern Cape to be exempted from rolling blackouts
  • Registration at Unisa closes on Friday, but management says no need to panic
  • Green comet to be visible from SA next week
  • VIDEO | St Benedict College’s Matric learner gets 11 distinctions
  • Limpopo matriculant from child-headed household attains diploma pass
  • SA Weather Service warns of maximum temperatures in Cape Town
  • JB Marks residents warned of driver license scam
  • Parts of Umlazi to be without water for 10 days
  • In Turkey, night fills with screams and crying as earthquake rescues go on
  • I knew nothing about the Tottenham Hotspur deal: Sisulu

LATEST

A train at a station in Cape Town.
  • South Africa

Commuters in Cape Town appeal for train services to be fully operational again


A police badge.
  • Politics

Police Minister approached us about the assassination plot: EFF


President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking in the National Assembly.
  • Politics

Stern warning to members who may try to disrupt SONA proceedings


Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.
  • Business

I knew nothing about the Tottenham Hotspur deal: Sisulu


[FILE IMAGE] A truck transporting water tanks.
  • South Africa

More districts face water shortages


Shopping cart loaded with grocery.
  • Business

Consumers advised to tighten their belts as 2023 is not about to get any easier


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2023

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2022

Previous Buchanan finds his groove at Maritzburg United
Next Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar meets Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Haftar’s forces dim hopes of salvaging UN ceasefire talks