After more than R80 billion spent over two decades on South Africa’s Bus Rapid Transit systems, the government has now admitted the project has failed to become the mass public transport solution it promised to be.

The National Briefing · May 13, 2026 · 5m

After more than R80 billion spent over two decades on South Africa’s Bus Rapid Transit systems, the government has now admitted the project has failed to become the mass public transport solution it promised to be. Serious questions are now being asked about planning, accountability, and the future of public transport in South Africa

Guest: Isaac Mahlangu - Local Government Editor at the Sunday Times