Saboa News
Regulars
Saboa News
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
People to see and places to be…
People to see and places to be… October 1, 2024 What exactly does transport mean for humankind? SHARMINI NAIDOO explains that we don’t use...
Let there be light
Let there be light September 17, 2024 According to Genesis 1.3, in the beginning “God said, ‘let there be light,’ and there was light”....
Dividing the pie
Dividing the pie August 5, 2024 The establishment of South Africa’s Government of National Unity has seen the appointment of some new government ministers,...
Democracy is not a spectator sport…
Democracy is not a spectator sport… July 22, 2024 The well-known quote by Michael Moore on democracy that was adapted by former President Nelson...
Elections done and dusted: what now?
Elections done and dusted: what now? June 4, 2024 The elections are done and dusted and many South Africans are probably heaving a sigh...
Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate
Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate May 21, 2024 SHARMINI NAIDOO writes that the bus industry is experiencing little good news, considerable uncertainty, and much frustration...
Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons!
Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons! April 25, 2024 Against the backdrop of a high fiscal deficit and rising debt burden,...
Selling the family jewels to make ends meet…
Selling the family jewels to make ends meet… March 4, 2024 On 22 February, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his long-awaited 2024 Budget Speech....
The Politics of Dancing
The Politics of Dancing February 8, 2024 As we all know, general elections will be held in South Africa this year. As SHARMINI NAIDOO writes, however, electioneering...
Expectations for 2024
Expectations for 2024 January 16, 2024 The average new year’s resolution lasts just 3.74 months, according to the Forbes Health/One Poll survey for 2024. Only...
2023: Tough on bus operators
2023: Tough on bus operators December 8, 2023 This year has not been an easy one for bus operators in South Africa. SHARMINI NAIDOO...
“Please Remit Beer, Brooms, or Stones…”
“Please Remit Beer, Brooms, or Stones…” November 13, 2023 Back in AD 69, Emperor Vespasian generated significant revenue by taxing the trade in urine...