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Why is PRASA still trying to buy trains that can’t be used?

26 March 2020 by Alan

Cape Town in the news:

  • Why is PRASA still trying to buy trains that can’t be used?: The AFRO4000 locomotives are too tall to run on large portions of South Africa’s long-distance network, notably the stretch between Cape Town and Beaufort West. This is confirmed by the Railway Safety …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • ITWeb Security Summit postponed amid COVID-19 concerns: “We are currently working with the Cape Town venue to secure suitable dates, which we will share with everyone as soon as possible,” she adds. Fortunately, all the international speakers who were …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • 90 Day Fiancé: SA’s Syngin Colchester tells us everything about life in America and what he misses most about home: When 90 Day Fiancé’s free-spirited Syngin Colchester arrived in New York to be reunited with his American girlfriend, Tania Maduro, people across the world fell in love with the Long Street barman …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
  • All commercial international and domestic flights in SA to be halted: Most price hikes were noted on hand sanitiser and face masks but also basic food items. Three of these investigations were in Cape Town for overpriced hygiene goods. Those wanting to report suspected …: “Cape Town” – BingNews

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