Shaping the South African Transport Sector
Millions of South Africans rely on public transport to access essential services or commute to and from employment opportunities. Managing the intricate roads and rail network that form the public transport system falls to the national Department of Transport.
Driving economic transformation through the transport sector
South Africa’s transport and logistics industry contributes around R270-billion to the country’s GDP and offers an essential service to other sectors identified as critical drivers of economic growth in the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), especially mining, agriculture and manufacturing.
South Africa celebrates its oceans, social development and transport industry
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day. The day was first established in 1985, by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 40/202, and was first celebrated in 1986.
All Aboard: Reviving Gauteng’s economy through public transport transformation
A proposal to launch the next phase of the Gautrain holds the promise of improved public transport, cleaner air and economic gains. The public transport model links Pretoria and Johannesburg via high-speed train but will be expanded to reach areas such as Soweto by more than doubling its current network.