It’s been over five years since commuters in the south of Johannesburg have seen Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) trains pass through their communities.
Trains were first suspended during the Covid lockdown when there was little to no security along the tracks, resulting in rampant theft of overhead cables and vandalism of other infrastructure.
In a social media post earlier this month, Prasa indicated that it had begun the work of restoring the line.
Prasa said contractors had worked to repair the Vereeniging line in 2024 but couldn’t operate trains because of a sinkhole along the line in…
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Braai – a barbecue [brr-rye] Also known as a barbecue where steak, lamb chops and of course ‘boerewors’ is cooked on a grid over wood and flames. Add some salads, rolls and ‘melktert’ for dessert and you are set for a traditional South African braai.