The Central Line relocation process has become a source of controversy recently due to misinformation from the new Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. During her speech in the National Assembly on May 16th, 2023, she wrongly claimed that the City of Cape Town is responsible for the project. Her statement led to confusion and raised concerns among the public.
Recently, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Mobility Ricardo Mackenzie embarked on a journey from Cape Town to Bellville to assess the state of the city and province’s railway system. Their goal was to witness firsthand the challenges and progress of the train service and understand the concerns and needs of daily commuters.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has been embroiled in a series of legal battles since early 2021, with the rail agency relying heavily on the services of the law firm De Swardt Myambo Hlahla Attorneys. However, concerns have been raised over PRASA’s procurement practices, with the National Treasury warning that the agency may have violated procurement regulations by using De Swardt, which is not on its legal panel.
