Must Read: Blistering condemnation of South Africa #publictransit

BDlive: "The 2013 National Travel Survey showed commuters using public transport were spending on average more than 30% of their income on transport. This is totally unacceptable considering that half of all workers still earn below R3,033 a month. The same survey also pointed out that 6-million breadwinners were stranded because they could not afford any form of transport."

Traffic is Growing Problem in Africa

voa: "JOHANNESBURG—
As the African continent rapidly urbanizes, cities are swelling into megacities and a new problem is rearing its ugly head: traffic."

Exploitation of west Africa oil for western #sprawl provides fertile ground for #islamicstate

Islamic State soldiers in western Africa chase away government tanks on foot. Years of western exploitation have provided fertile soil for growth of extremism in western Africa.

Ethiopia: Poor Public Transport Impacts Economy

allAfrica.com : "According to the research, the increase in transportation cost, long queues of commuters waiting for busses/taxis, unnecessary conflicts with minibus assistants, robbery and physical damage, poor quality service, poor treatment of people with disability, the elderly, pregnant women and children and others were cited as serious problems.

The social and economic impact of problems emanating from poor public transport service was also emphasized in the research.

According to the research, poor public transport has a direct impact on economic performance of a given country for it affects workers industriousness."

Public transport is the way forward - Joburg mayor

News24 : "Parks Tau said public transport should be the backbone for urban mobility and city leaders should commit to urban space for all.

He hailed the first week of the festival as a success, adding eco-mobility was a way forward for climate change.  

He said while a positive relationship was fostered with the taxi industry, citizens should consider the broad spectrum of public transport available."

Stuck in traffic? You are the traffic

ENS: "JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 7, 2015 (ENS) – “When people complain that they are stuck in traffic, we tell them that they are, in fact, the traffic,” Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau said in Sandton on Sunday."

Capetown, South Africa, workers demand better public transport

News24: "Cape Town - Hundreds of workers from various unions across the country have taken to the streets of Cape Town to march to Parliament for workers' rights.
...Cosatu provincial secretary Tony Ehrenreich told News24 that the national trade union is marching for better job protection, as well as a better public transport system."

'South Africans need reliable & safe public transport'

ewn : "“The first thing our people complain about when you meet them in the trains is reliability. Second, are issues of security. If people are not going to feel safe they are going to vote with their feet and take a transport mode of their choice that they feel will keep them safe.”"

Joburgers urged to cycle, walk or use public transport:Sunday 4 October 2015

SABC News: "One of the aims of the Festival is to give people a preview of a future transport system where public transport, cycling and walking become the preferred transport mode of choice.  "