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Trouble brewing at SA's borders, and big step forward for rail in Cape Town

Here's what is happening in and affecting South Africa today:

The article from BusinessTech discusses two significant developments in South Africa's transportation infrastructure. Firstly, there are concerns about potential disruptions at South Africa's borders due to a strike by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) workers, which could impact trade and logistics. This strike is part of a broader public sector wage dispute. Secondly, the article highlights a positive advancement in Cape Town's rail system, where the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has successfully completed the first phase of the Central Line recovery project. This project aims to restore and modernize the rail network, with the first phase focusing on clearing informal settlements from the railway tracks, thereby allowing for the resumption of train services on this critical route. These developments reflect both the challenges and progress in South Africa's transport sector.

Read the Full businesstech.co.za Article at:
https://businesstech.co.za/news/5-things/803999/trouble-brewing-at-sas-borders-and-big-step-forward-for-rail-in-cape-town/