COSATU in the Western Cape has strongly criticised the 4% fare increase announced by Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), warning that the move will have a devastating impact on workers and low-income commuters. According to COSATU provincial secretary Malvern de Bruyn, the fare hike comes at a time when many workers are already under severe financial strain, with some reportedly spending up to 40% of their monthly wages on transport […]
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed that train fares will increase from August 2025, marking the first fare adjustment since 2015. According to PRASA, single-trip tickets will rise by R2,50, while return tickets could cost up to R6 more, depending on the distance travelled. The increase follows extensive consultations with stakeholders in 2023 and aims to address rising energy, maintenance, and safety costs. PRASA CEO Nwabisa […]
MyCiTi bus commuters are forced to dig a little deeper in their pockets, for a bus trip from Monday after the company hiked its fares. The popular monthly pass increased by R10, making the ticket now R1,000. According to the city, MyCiTi bus fares are adjusted annually to cover the latest cost projections to provide services over the year ahead. Urban Mobility MMC Rob Quintas said that the fares were […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
