Saboa News

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Saboa News

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

March 17, 2026

From fragmentation to integration: Reimagining SA transport safety

From fragmentation to integration: Reimagining SA transport safety March 6, 2026 Transport safety in South Africa has traditionally been measured through one dominant lens:...

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February 24, 2026

Road safety: bus industryโ€™s strategic imperative in 2026

Road safety: bus industryโ€™s strategic imperative in 2026 February 3, 2026 Road safety transcends mere compliance. NELLY MKHABELA says that, in 2026, it stands...

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February 2, 2026

Repositioning the Bus Industry for SAโ€™s Next Growth Phase

Repositioning the Bus Industry for SAโ€™s Next Growth Phase January 15, 2026 South Africa stands at a critical point in its economic and social...

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December 9, 2025

Wheels of progress: Celebrating Buscorโ€™s journey of excellence

Wheels of progress: Celebrating Buscorโ€™s journey of excellence November 20, 2025 Buscorโ€™s four-decade journey is a story of community, innovation and progress. NELLY MKHABELA...

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November 14, 2025

Driving transformation in Rustenburg: Collaboration for inclusive transport

Driving transformation in Rustenburg: Collaboration for inclusive transport November 10, 2025 Transformation doesnโ€™t begin in boardrooms โ€“ it begins in conversations, collaborations and with...

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October 17, 2025

GABS goes green

GABS goes green October 2, 2025 As South Africa marks Transport Month, NELLY MKHABELA highlights the strides that one Southern African Bus Operators Association...

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September 23, 2025

Heritage on the move: Celebrating Putcoโ€™s 80-year legacy

Heritage on the move: Celebrating Putcoโ€™s 80-year legacy September 4, 2025 As South Africa marks Heritage Month this September, Nelly Mkhabela pays tribute to...

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August 22, 2025

From passenger to powerhouse: How women are transforming transport

From passenger to powerhouse: How women are transforming transport August 11, 2025 In South Africaโ€™s transport industry, women are moving from passengers to powerhouses...

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July 18, 2025

Itโ€™s time for safe, reliable, and empowering public transport for all!

Itโ€™s time for safe, reliable, and empowering public transport for all! July 2, 2025 Every morning, across towns, townships, rural areas, and cities, millions...

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May 20, 2025

Not just a bus ride, but a movement in motion

Not just a bus ride, but a movement in motion May 20, 2025 As South Africaโ€™s transport sector evolves, SABOAโ€™s leadership is embracing a...

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April 16, 2025

Bus industry โ€“ not a bed of roses!

Bus industry โ€“ not a bed of roses! April 9, 2025 The bus industry faces mounting challenges, from fatal crashes to arson attacks. As...

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March 20, 2025

The chickens have come home to roost

The chickens have come home to roost March 3, 2025 The postponement of the 2025 Budget Speech due to opposition resistance to a VAT...

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