PRASA chairman, Leonard Ramatlakane, let go

The National Transport Department has let go of its Board Member and Chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (PRASA), Leonard Ramatlakane.

PICTURED: Leonard Ramatlakane.

The decision follows a PRASA investigation into the alleged misuse of one of its properties in Cape Town by Ramatlakane without following proper processes.

In a statement, the department’s Collen Msibi said Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her appreciation to the chair for his leadership. According to Msibi, thirteen rail lines were recovered by PRASA, thanks to Ramatlakane.

"This exceeded the target of ten (10) rail lines that were initially earmarked by PRASA for recovery. It is under his watch that PRASA was able to restore a sizable number of PRASA Rail services in various Metros in the Country - which has ensured that PRASA Rail reclaims its status as a mass mover of commuters in the Republic."

‘’The Rail Lines and Stations were hit by vandalists during the lockdown period and the Rail Recovery Programme is a robust government response to that destruction. The Ministry is committed to clean administration and governance across its entities,’’ added Collen Msibi, National Transport Department spokesperson.

 

Done By: Mitchum George