Pretoria -Thousands of Rea Vaya bus commuters in Soweto and Johannesburg have been stranded since Monday as a result of the strike by bus drivers. PioTrans corporate affairs manager, Eric Motswane, said 220 bus drivers are on an illegal strike in protest of the new working shifts. PioTrans is the bus operating company contracted to operate the Rea Vaya bus … [Read more...] about Rea Vaya bus drivers leave commuters stranded
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One More Dealership for the Maponya Family
It's all systems go at the construction site of Volkswagen's latest dealership in Soweto. Work on the 8 000m2 site kicked off at the beginning of July, and the R30-million dealership is scheduled to commence retailing in November. The idea was first mooted by Soweto entrepreneur, Richard Maponya - of the Maponya Group - in 2007, when he approached Barloworld Automotive with … [Read more...] about One More Dealership for the Maponya Family
Power restored to Chiawelo
Pretoria - Power has been restored to most parts of Chiawelo in Soweto following protest action, Eskom said on Wednesday. "Eskom has restored power to most parts of Chiawelo and will restore power to the remaining areas once it is safe to do so. This follows violent action yesterday, which focused on the tamper-proof meters that Eskom had installed in the area four years ago … [Read more...] about Power restored to Chiawelo
Baragwanath improves infection control measures
Pretoria - In an effort to improve infection control measures, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital has received 11 Scrub Zone machines to be used for effective hand sanitization. The machines ensure sterile hand washing through a combination of anti-bacteria soap, water, ultra-violet light and a specially designed bristle brush and dryer. The national Department of … [Read more...] about Baragwanath improves infection control measures
Ndebele condemns attacks on transport services
Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has condemned the attacks on property and disruption of transport services following the burning of Putco buses on Thursday night. According to reports, three Putco buses were set alight and a bus driver injured at Dobsonville in Soweto during a commuter protest over the company's decision to increase bus fares. "No matter … [Read more...] about Ndebele condemns attacks on transport services
