Prasa Archives - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

A train is seen on a track in Cape Town.

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, says services on certain sections of the central line in Cape Town will be ...

(File Image) Chairperson of the State Capture Commission Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo speaks at the commission's hearings in Johannesburg.

Ramaphosa should not have been the one receiving the State Capture report: Steenhuisen

23 June 2022, 6:42 AM

The leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s John Steenhuisen says he still feels strongly that President Cyril Ramaphosa should not ...

Minister Fikile Mbalula speaking at the National Railway Policy White Paper launch in Pretoria, May 9,2022.

National Railway Policy White Paper aims to address Prasa capacity challenges: Mbalula

by Lerato Matlala

10 May 2022, 9:27 AM

0

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has launched the National Railway Policy White Paper in Pretoria.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula is seen during a media briefing outlining the National Rail Policy White Paper in Pretoria on 09 May 2022.

Salaries of over 3 000 suspected ghost employees at Prasa remain unresolved

by Joseph Mosia

9 May 2022, 2:55 PM

0

Transport Mkinister Fikile Mbalula says the salaries of the 3 000 suspected ghost workers at the Passenger Rail Agency of South ...

Prasa in dire financial position: Mbalula

by Bomkazi Malobola

29 March 2022, 2:10 PM

0

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the commuter rail entity Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) is in a dire financial ...

3 000 ghost workers cost Prasa billions

by Bongisipho Magcaba

23 March 2022, 9:56 AM

0

The United National Transport Union says the government cannot afford to allow a crucial service such as trains to become ...

The City of Cape Town ready to help ensure reliable, affordable rail service in the metro

by Bomkazi Malobola

11 December 2021, 10:07 AM

0

The City of Cape Town says it is ready to help ensure a reliable, affordable and efficient passenger rail service ...

Numsa welcomes suspension of Prasa CEO

by Lebo Tshangela

22 November 2021, 10:37 AM

0

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has welcomed the suspension of PRASA Group CEO Zolani Matthews. He ...

Prasa Group CEO Zolani Kgosietsile Matthews speaks after being appointed in February 2021.

Prasa CEO suspended because of his determination to fight corruption: Hoffman

by Lebo Tshangela

22 November 2021, 7:16 AM

0

Director of Accountability Now, Advocate Paul Hoffman, says Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Group CEO Zolani Matthews has ...

Popo Molefe, speaking during the session Regional Strategy: Infrastructure at the World Forum World Economic Forum on Africa 2019.

Popo Molefe denies appointing personal bodyguards at Prasa’s expense, says Zuma’s administration failed the rail agency

by Celestine Hendricks

15 July 2021, 3:15 PM

0

Former Prasa board chairperson, Popo Molefe, has denied allegations that he irregularly appointed personal bodyguards at the expense of the ...

Cable theft, vandalism and leadership instability have been cited as some of the reasons for the collapse of the country's railway infrastructure.

Pretoria, Cape Town to access full train services in November

by SABC Digital News

9 June 2021, 8:30 PM

0

Train commuters in Pretoria and Cape Town should be able to access full train services again in November.

LIVE | State Capture Commission hears PRASA-related evidence

by Lerato Matlala

1 June 2021, 3:00 PM

0

The State Capture Commission hears Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)-related evidence from the Head of the Legal Division ...

Lucky Montana (left) told the commission that he bought four of his properties after getting a loan from Absa bank.

Commission has not presented evidence connecting R36 million and properties, says Montana

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

11 May 2021, 3:45 PM

0

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South African CEO, Lucky Montana, has remained steadfast in denying allegations that Siyangena Technologies bought ...

Lucky Montana allegedly bought two houses worth R25 million in Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Lucky Montana denies buying properties using Prasa funds

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

10 May 2021, 2:20 PM

0

Former Prasa CEO, Lucky Montana, has denied allegations that he bought several properties in Johannesburg and Pretoria using the agency's ...

Former CEO Lucky Montana testified on Prasa's relationship with media company Strawberry Worx.

Montana denies allegations in Ngoye’s affidavit over Strawberry Worx contracts

by Lerato Matlala

21 April 2021, 10:12 PM

0

Former Chief Executive at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), Lucky Montana, has accused the agency's Group Executive ...

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will also hear Eskom-related evidence from an expert witness from Quintessence Digital Forensics, Cecil Louwrens.

Montana to continue with his testimony at State Capture Inquiry

by Tshepiso Moche

21 April 2021, 6:30 AM

0

The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture in Johannesburg will continue to hear evidence related to allegations of corruption at ...

Former Prasa Chief Executive Lucky Montana (L) says there was a wrongful attempt by certain individuals to link himself, Prodigy's Executive Roy Moodley and former President Jacob Zuma with alleged influence at Prasa.

Montana denies using his power to wield undue influence

by Lebo Tshangela

20 April 2021, 12:43 PM

0

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) Chief Executive Lucky Montana has denied allegations made against him by former ...

Montana back on the stand at State Capture Inquiry

by Lebo Tshangela

20 April 2021, 8:37 AM

0

Former The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO Lucky Montana will return to the Commission of Inquiry into ...

PRASA infrastructure security enhanced

by Chuma Nobanda

15 March 2021, 3:08 PM

0

The Transport Department says community volunteers are their partners in protecting the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) infrastructure. ...