2024-w730 - 09 April 2024

Lawrence Edward McDonald to ask the Minister of Transport

How is the Public Entity going to improve its performance going forward, given the recovery of the state entities as going concerns, including the implementation of the recommendations of the Auditor-General of South Africa to improve the performance, governance and financial controls of the entities?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 9 Apr 2024

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA (ACSA)

ACSA is actively implementing transformative measures aligned with the strategic direction of diversifying revenue streams and bolster control over airport operations.

These interventions are strategically crafted to improve safety, security, and overall operational efficiency, reducing reliance on outsourcing while reinforcing the user-pay principle. Over the Corporate Plan window stretching to a 3-year period, these initiatives are poised to reshape ...

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2024-w742 - 09 April 2024

Khethamabala Petros Sithole to ask the Minister of Transport

In light of recent developments outlined in the National Land Transport Strategic Framework 2023-2028 on the Government’s plans to address the pressing challenges highlighted regarding road infrastructure and transport in the Republic, (a) how does her department intend to rectify the significant imbalance in freight transport, notably the overwhelming reliance on roads compared to rail and (b) what measures will be taken to promote a more sustainable and equitable freight transport system?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 9 Apr 2024

(a) On 23 March 2022, Cabinet approved this White Paper on National Rail Policy, which takes a holistic view of the trajectory of the development of our rail system. This Policy not only creates policy certainty but also introduces radical structural reforms in the sector. This is intended to open up space for private sector investment and effective economic regulation that enables equitable access ...

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2024-w626 - 09 April 2024

Petrus Johannes Groenewald to ask the Minister of Transport

(1) Whether the residence in Waterkloof on the corner of Edward Street and Rose Street in which Mr Lucky Montana resided as employee of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is currently occupied; if not, (a) why not, (b) from what date has the residence been unoccupied and (c) what is the reason for this; (2) what is the total monthly expenditure regarding the (a) municipal fees and (b) guarding of the residence?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 9 Apr 2024

1. The Property/Residence in question, which is: Erf 839, Corner of Edward Street and Rose Street, Waterkloof is not owned by PRASA. The residence belongs to the National Government of the Republic of South Africa.

2. Not applicable (in accordance with Point 1).

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2024-w149 - 26 March 2024

Mathew John Cuthbert to ask the Minister of Transport

Whether there are any plans in place to recommission the Daveyton Train Station; if not, why not; if so, what are the full relevant details of the (a) plan and (b) time frames?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

Details for Daveyton's recommissioning plans:

(a) The recovery of the PRASA inbound logistics in the main, the infrastructure network, rolling stock and train stations, and maintenance and train operations depots are at the centre and form an integral part of the PRASA Service Recovery Programme (PSRP) to deliver Customer Value. The Daveyton – Germiston – Johannesburg link is included in the PSRP. PRASA ...

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2024-w10 - 26 March 2024

Khethamabala Petros Sithole to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)With reference to her reply to question 3824 on 8 January 2024, regarding the international trip to Prague and which highlights the topics that were presented by officials from the SA National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) at the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses, how will the insights gained from such presentations be integrated into SANRAL’s projects and initiatives in the Republic; (2) considering the total cost of R2,52 million for sending the 29 SANRAL officials to Prague, what assurances can she provide that the (a) specified expenditure aligns with SANRAL’s strategic priorities and (b) benefits from the participation justifies the financial expenditure?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

(1) The Permanent International Association of Road Congresses (PIARC) is a non-profit organisation established in 1909. PIARC’s broad aim is to promote international cooperation and the exchange of knowledge on issues relating to roads, road infrastructure and road transport. With more than 125 member countries, PIARC brings together governments from all over the globe. Its members represent all levels of economic development and every ...

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2024-w108 - 26 March 2024

Mathew John Cuthbert to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)(a) For how long has the Daveyton Train Station been inactive and (b) what are the reasons that the station is inactive; (2) whether any resources have been allocated to ensure that the station is not subjected to further vandalism; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) (a) what destinations could commuters travel to by train from Daveyton Train Station before it was de-activated and (b) what did it cost commuters to travel to the specified destinations; (4) whether the specified routes were profitable; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

(1) (a) Daveyton Train Station has been non-operational since Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 to date.

(b) The station is still currently non-operational due to the severity of the theft and vandalism that occurred during Covid-19, with the station building’s rails, steel steps, doors, roof sheets, station gates, as well as overhead wires, signalling equipment, and all other equipment for basic functionality completely vandalised. However, ...

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2024-w107 - 26 March 2024

Christian Hans Heinrich Hunsinger to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)What commitments has the Road Accident Fund (RAF) made in terms of the agreement of involvement with iHeart; (2) what (a) projects of the specified entity has the RAF sponsored or assisted with donations other than road crash claims in the past five financial years and (b) total amount that was spent from the budget of the RAF for the specified projects?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

1. RAF has made no commitment with iHeart. The event was part of a pilot project to promote road safety.

2. RAF has not sponsored or made any donation to iHeart.

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2024-w148 - 26 March 2024

Mathew John Cuthbert to ask the Minister of Transport

(1) What is the average cost for commuters to travel without the train services to the points where commuters would travel by train from the Daveyton Train Station before it was decommissioned. (2) Whether she has found that rail transport is a cost-effective form of transportation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details.

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

(1) In Daveyton, where trains are currently not operational, commuters use taxis as the main mode of transport for both long and short distances. Daily commuters were paying R7,50 for a single trip on the train and in the taxi; the fare is R23 for a one-way/single trip. The average cost of taxi transport per month is nearly R1300.00 compared to rail transport, which ...

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2024-w106 - 26 March 2024

Christian Hans Heinrich Hunsinger to ask the Minister of Transport

(1)What (a) is the nature of the association and or relationship between Road Accident Fund (RAF) and iHeart; (b) is the total amount of funding that was used from the RAF budget for the iHeart Festival event, if any, if none (c) other resources were made available, and (d) at what cost; what benefit/s, including complimentary tickets, did the RAF receive in exchange; (b) how was this applied; whether he attended the said event or received complimentary tickets, If so, how many? NW111E

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

a) There is no long term contractual relationship between RAF and Heart FM, the project was a once of agreement. It arises out of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Strategic intervention of promoting road safety. The RAF has developed a strategy to identify and explore environments where road users are present. Music festivals have been identified as one of such environments.

A pilot project ...

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2024-w147 - 26 March 2024

Mathew John Cuthbert to ask the Minister of Transport

With regard to the Daveyton Train Station that is not operational, what steps had been taken to (a) make the routes profitable before the station was decommissioned and (b) ensure that the train services of the specified station were timely and professionally managed?

Reply from the Minister of Transport on 26 Mar 2024

(a) Daveyton station and the other stations on the same line before decommissioning due to theft and vandalism. The station was rated as Super Core because it generated over R1 million in revenue and had high patronage and a high frequency of trains that operated in the corridor to serve the high demand.

As a high-performing corridor, all stations were well-resourced and allocated with ...

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