The revival of commuter rail services in South Africa has become a top priority for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). As a critical component of public transport, PRASA recognizes the urgent need to restore rail services across the nation.
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has welcomed the Competition Commission’s conditional approval for the strategic equity partner transaction between South African Airways (SAA) and Takatso Aviation Proprietary Limited. This deal will result in Takatso acquiring a 51% shareholding in the airline, which is a significant turning point for the revitalization process of SAA.