Author:nelisiwe-mkhabela
Heritage on the move: Celebrating Putcoโs 80-year legacy September 4, 2025 As South Africa marks Heritage Month this September, Nelly Mkhabela pays tribute to Putco, an iconic company within the field of South African public transport. Heritage Month is a special time in South Africa. Itโs when we pause to honour our past, celebrate our present, and look ahead to a future that is inclusive, united, and strong. This year, Heritage Month carries even more meaning for the bus industry, […]
From passenger to powerhouse: How women are transforming transport August 11, 2025 In South Africaโs transport industry, women are moving from passengers to powerhouses โ leading, innovating, and transforming the sector. This Womenโs Month, NELLY MKHABELA honours those breaking barriers and paving the way for a more inclusive, sustainable future. August in South Africa is not just a time to commemorate women โ it is a powerful reminder that women are rewriting history every single day. In the traditionally male-dominated […]
Itโs time for safe, reliable, and empowering public transport for all! July 2, 2025 Every morning, across towns, townships, rural areas, and cities, millions of South Africans step out with purpose โ heading to work, school, or social activities. They board buses, taxis, and trains with a single expectation: to reach their destinations safely. But increasingly, writes NELISIWE MKHABELA, this simple hope is being threatened by violence, intimidation, crime, and insecurity. As the Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA), we […]
Inside the SA bus industry’s digital revolution June 22, 2025 The future of public transport has arrived, and NELISIWE MKHABELA reports that it’s digital. Across the globe, the bus industry is undergoing a remarkable shift, from smart fleet management to contactless ticketing systems and real-time passenger information.ย There is a lot of innovation transforming how passengers move, how operators manage, and how cities connect. In South Africa, this transformation may have begun quietly, but itโs gaining momentum and changing the […]
Not just a bus ride, but a movement in motion May 20, 2025 As South Africaโs transport sector evolves, SABOAโs leadership is embracing a renewed focus on empowerment, safety, and innovation. NELISIWE MKHABELA, the association’s newly appointed manager, shares a compelling vision for a more inclusive future. Thereโs something deeply symbolic about a bus. Itโs more than just transport. Itโs a small version of our world โ where different people meet, where stories unfold, and where dreams move forward. Buses […]
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