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PRASA chairperson relieved of his duties

The Ministry of Transport has announced that Leonard Ramatlakane has been relieved of his duties as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).This follows an investigation by the entity on the misuse of one of …

Parliament pays tribute to late Tina Joemat-Pettersson

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have hailed the late Tina Joemat-Pettersson as a “seasoned politician and lawmaker”.This after the news that the 59-year-old passed away on Monday.In a joint statement, National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula and Chairp…

PRASA saddened by deadly accident involving long-distance bus

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has expressed regret at the death of 11 passengers and the injury of 14 during a collision involving a minibus taxi and a PRASA long-distance bus.The collision occurred on the R61 between Flagstaff and …

SIU to investigate Umgeni Water Board corruption allegations

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Umgeni Water Board (UWB).The corruption busting unit was authorised to conduct the investigation and to recover any losses suffered b…

Mahogany tree species at risk of being wiped out

from ESTHER SHAVI in Kariba, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau KARIBA, (CAJ News) THE iconic pod Mahogany tree is facing extinction in Kariba district.This is due to its durability and beauty, qualities that appeal to people who carve artefacts for tourism and…

Telecoms close to collapse in conflict-torn Sudan

from RAJI BASHIR in Khartoum, Sudan Sudan Bureau KHARTOUM, (CAJ News) THE Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) requires US$6,3 million to keep humanitarian officials and agencies connected in response to the conflict in Sudan.ETC aims to deliver…