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Sanral weathers challenging year to post strong performance
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says its 2023/24 financial year was characterised by resilience and agility, to conclude with a strong financial performance, an unqualified... 


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New payment system for non-conventional public transport users
11th October 2024

The City of Cape Town has signed a new six-year contract with transport and tour company HG Travelling Services to operate the Dial-a-Ride service for those who cannot make use of conventional... 


Govt, business set 3% growth target for 2025
Govt, business set 3% growth target for 2025
4th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the partnership previously formed between government and business to tackle loadshedding and other crises; the launch of a second phase of this... 


Cape Town proposes new CBD spatial plan, expects up to 50 000 new inner-city residents by 2040
4th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has invited the public to comment on its 2040 local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the central business district (CBD). The LSDF will guide decisions about... 


Multiple projects planned in Sanral’s Western Region
4th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has a number of multibillion-rand projects in the pipeline in its Western Region, which includes the Western and Northern Cape provinces. On... 


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Creecy calls for smart transport solutions, pioneer EV taxi launched
3rd October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasised the importance of implementing smart solutions as part of efforts to upgrade and revitalise the country’s transport sector, with commuter numbers... 


Sanral's management of some provincial roads ensures lower costs for users – Creecy
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Road users are benefiting from lower fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, as well as lower costs for the repair or replacement of vehicle parts and cargo damaged while driving on provincial roads... 


Sanral probing historic GFIP e-toll debt options
1st October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

While the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on Tuesday welcomed the first instalment by the Gauteng provincial government of its contribution to the Gauteng Freeway Improvement... 


Gauteng pays first GFIP e-toll instalment
30th September 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng provincial government (GPG) on Monday paid the first of five equal instalments of its agreed R12.9-billion contribution to historical e-toll debt. Of the first R3.8 billion paid to... 


Numerous N4 upgrade projects underway, more to follow – TRAC
Numerous N4 upgrade projects underway, more to follow – TRAC
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Maputo Corridor road concessionaire Trans African Concessions (TRAC) says there are numerous construction and rehabilitation projects underway on the N4 highway between Gauteng and Maputo, with... 


Sanral awards R1.4bn Eastern Cape contracts, R3.8bn pending
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has awarded 12 road infrastructure contracts to the value of R1.4-billion in the Eastern Cape since the start of the 2024/25 financial year,... 


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Cape Town proposes new CBD spatial plan; expects up to 50 000 new inner-city residents by 2040
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has invited the public to comment on its 2040 local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the central business district (CBD). The LSDF will guide decisions about... 


R50-billion in tenders out to market, another R1.8bn to follow – Sanral
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start... 


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Road reconstruction completed ahead of schedule
13th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 


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N2 Cape Town to get R2bn upgrade, R7bn to be spent on N1, Huguenot Tunnel – Sanral
12th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has a number of multibillion-rand projects in the pipeline in its Western Region, which includes the Western and Northern Cape. On a... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
National roads need over R307-billion of repairs
10th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa, which already faces a heavy bill to upgrade its port, rail and electricity infrastructure, needs R307-billion to repair and improve its sprawling national road system. The South... 


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Sanral awards R1.4bn in contracts in the Eastern Cape; another R3.8bn to follow
9th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has awarded 12 road infrastructure contracts to the value of R1.4-billion in the Eastern Cape since the start of the 2024/25 financial year,... 


Sanral announces start of new R2.2bn phase of the N2 Wild Coast Road project
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) CEO Reginald Demana has announced the start of Package 4 of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) project in the Eastern Cape. The R2.2-billion phase... 


R50-billion in tenders out to market, another R1.8bn to follow – Sanral
R50-billion in tenders out to market, another R1.8bn to follow – Sanral
2nd September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start... 


Optix launches tech to improve road safety
30th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With about 80% of road crashes in South Africa caused by human error, fleet camera provider Optix, aims to facilitate, monitor and maintain positive human behaviour shifts geared towards safer... 


Trucks transporting cargo containers at a port in Africa
Regional integration to make products more competitive, but many challenges remain for Africa
30th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Better transport and trade infrastructure across Africa will make it quicker and cheaper to transport goods, while lower tariff and non-tariff barriers will reduce the cost of goods and increase... 


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Cape Town Container Terminal brings its total hauler fleet up to 47
16th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Cape Town Container Terminal has completed the recruitment of hauler drivers in time for the arrival of 32 new haulers early this month – bringing the total of the terminal’s new fleet to 47... 


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Sanral announces start of new R2.2bn phase on the N2 Wild Coast Road project
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) CEO Reginald Demana has announced the start of Package 4 of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) project in the Eastern Cape. The R2.2-billion phase... 


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Pulse report shows marked improvement in major road corridors
8th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The newly launched National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) 'Pulse' report has so far shown a general year-on-year improvement in terms of the movement of heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) along the... 


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Africa’s richest city needs R221bn to fix infrastructure
6th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Johannesburg, billed as Africa’s richest city because of its concentration of businesses and millionaires, needs R221-billion to catch up on maintenance and overdue upgrades across its collapsing... 


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SA’s automotive prospects clouded by high taxes and exports risks
2nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 


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Workshop created to increase Limpopo road safety
26th July 2024

Seventy-seven delegates gathered in Polokwane for a Limpopo Road Safety Programme (LRSP) Strategy Workshop organised by socioeconomic development mechanism Impact Catalyst, on behalf of its funding... 


‘Unconscionable’ to return allocated money instead of fixing potholes – Creecy
26th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says “immediate attention” will be given to the “critical issue” of the underspending of funding allocated to road maintenance and road construction by both... 


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Nearly three-quarters of investors unsatisfied with quality of ESG reporting
25th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Law firm EY research has revealed that about 73% of investors say that companies largely fail to create enhanced reports encompassing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and financial... 


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JRA taking action to rectify delays on Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation project
25th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says it is taking swift action to rectify the issues that have delayed the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi street (formerly Bree street) in the Johannesburg... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May, latest Ctrack index shows
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


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‘Unconscionable’ to return money to Treasury instead of fixing potholes – Creecy
15th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says “immediate attention” will be given to the “critical issue” of the underspending of funding allocated to road maintenance and road construction by both... 


AA, Outa weigh in on new Transport Minister
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is the eleventh minister in this portfolio since 1994, which is a cause for concern as continuity within government departments is vital, says the... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May – Ctrack index
Recovery in logistics sector continued in May – Ctrack index
5th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


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Steady hand needed as seventh Transport Minister appointed in 15 years – AA, Outa
1st July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is the eleventh minister in this portfolio since 1994, which is a cause for concern as continuity within government departments is vital, says the... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

After declining in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) continued its momentum in April to reach a level of 123.4 – an increase of 2.8% compared... 


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