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THE MORNING BRIEFThe role of Gautrain in Gauteng Tourism Guest: Albi Modise: Senior Executive Manager: Communications and Marketing and spokesperson : Gautrain 2025-05-1608 min
Update@NoonGAUTRAIN attempts to meet growing customer needs amid disputed R120 billion expansion planSouth Africa's Automobile Association (AA) has raised concerns over the financial viability of the Gautrain rapid rail system. This comes after Gauteng MEC for human settlements and infrastructure development Lebogang Maile revealed that the Gautrain has lost five million passengers in the last four years. AA says despite this decline, authorities are moving forward with a R120 billion expansion plan. The association says it's concerning that such a large investment is being made in a system that serves a small fraction of commuters instead of prioritising more inclusive transport solutions. My colleague Thulasizwe Simelane earlier spoke to the Automobile A...2025-03-2612 min
TimesLIVE - In The NewsDrilling for water at your Joburg home? Here's what you need to knowIllegal borehole drilling in Johannesburg is causing problems. Recently, drilling in Killarney led to water and soil leaking into a tunnel, forcing Gautrain to suspend service between Park Station and Rosebank.
Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe said the tunnel is 50 meters underground, and the drillers reached 45 meters before hitting it. He suspects an unregistered company was responsible.2025-02-1803 min
The Homerun2025.02.17 – Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain – What is the situation with the Gautrain and the illegal drilling?2025-02-1806 min
ChaiFM2025.02.17 – Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain – What is the situation with the Gautrain and the illegal drilling?2025-02-1806 minChaiFM2025.02.17 – Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain – What is the situation with the Gautrain and the illegal drilling?2025-02-1806 min
The National PulseCity of Joburg on regulations to drill a boreholeDrilling for a borehole has temporarily halted Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank stations. According to the Gautrain Management Agency, investigations have established that illegal drilling for a borehole was being conducted on a private property above the tunnel. Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC for Community Safety in the City of Joburg City joins me on the line to tell us about the city’s strict regulations on drilling boreholes… GUEST: Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC Community Safety in the City of Joburg2025-02-1709 min
First Take SAGautrain suspends train operations and scales up its bus servicesGautrain passengers between Rosebank and Park Station will have to rely on bus services for now, after train operations were suspended due to illegal drilling on a private property above the tunnel. The Gautrain Management Agency has scaled up its bus services to mitigate the disruption. To discuss the situation Elvis Presslin spoke to Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency2025-02-1705 min
Railways Africa MagazineGautrain Expansion and Africa’s Rail Future: Insights from Gautrain CEO Tshepo KgobeIn this Coffee with the Editor episode, filmed at the Railway Safety Conference hosted by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) in Cape Town, Railways Africa Magazine speaks with Gautrain Management Agency CEO, Tshepo Kgobe. Tshepo provides insights into the exciting developments for the Gautrain, including plans for network expansion, which will extend the Gautrain network to nearly 360 kilometres. This expansion will link key areas such as SEZs, Pretoria and Johannesburg, creating a powerful tool for economic growth in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
Tshepo also discusses future high-speed rail projects, station locations, and a vision for Gautrain’s ro...2024-10-2127 min
Mobility RedefinedCEO Roundtable: Unlocking the Vault for Economic Resilience in Mobility Recorded Live @ InnoTrans Berlin 2024Episode Overview:In this episode, global leaders from across three continents come together to discuss how cities and transport authorities are adapting to the increasing demands on mobility and funding challenges, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists share insights into innovative solutions for transport funding, sustainability, and the role of public transport in economic resilience. They also explore the impacts of inflation, free fare public transport, and the importance of long-term planning in the rapidly evolving mobility landscape.Host: Dr. Kaan YildizgözPanelists:Dr. Tshepo Kgobe, CEO o...2024-10-1638 min
VOW MomentsWOMEN LEADING KNOWLEDGE – THE GAUTRAIN MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL AND GORDON INSTIn conversation with Barbra Masekela, Educator, poet, writer and activist
Khanyisile Yende is in conversation with Educator, poet, writer, and activist Barbra Masekela discussing how to maintain femininity and work in grace.
This is discussion took place during a Gautrain Management Agency in collaboration with the Wits Business School and Gordon Institute of Business Science Women Leading Knowledge’ breakfast event.2024-08-3010 minVOW MomentsWOMEN LEADING KNOWLEDGE – THE GAUTRAIN MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL AND GORDON INSTIn conversation with: Lerato Mokoena, Specialist for Talent Management, Acquisition and Organizational Design at Gautrain
Khanyisile Yende is in conversation with Specialist for Talent Management, Acquisition and Organizational Design at Gautrain Discussing the art of persuasion Lerato Mokoena.
This is discussion took place during a Gautrain Management Agency in collaboration with the Wits Business School and Gordon Institute of Business Science Women Leading Knowledge’ breakfast event.2024-08-3005 minVOW MomentsWOMEN LEADING KNOWLEDGE – THE GAUTRAIN MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WITS BUSINESS SCHOOL AND GORDON INSTIn conversation with Leonie Grobler, Director of Executive Education at Wits Business School and Ntombi Meso, Multi-Award-Winning Radio Broadcaster: Women Leading Knowledge
Khanyisile Yende is in conversation with the Director of Executive Education at Wits Business School Leonie Grobler and broadcaster Ntombi Meso.
This is discussion took place during a Gautrain Management Agency in collaboration with the Wits Business School and Gordon Institute of Business Science Women Leading Knowledge’ breakfast event.2024-08-3004 min
The Sandton Times HourEdition 164: Rockets ScienceThe Sandton Times Hour, third on Feedspot’s list of the "30 Best South Africa Podcasts for 2024", brings you the finest from Sandton and beyond! In this weeks edition [Edition 164 | Week 27], Antonio Paraiso, luxury marketing consultant reveals how luxury is evolving and what defines modern luxury; Chef Driaan van Niekerk, Group Executive Chef with the Rockets Group shares some details around his refreshed menu at Rockets Bryanston; Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency reflects on 14-years of the Gautrain and what lies ahead and more!
Available every Monday night from 7pm to 8pm on...2024-07-0137 min
Gautrain TalksGau-Talk 47 | PPP Success - Key factors for a successful Public-Private PartnershipGautrain Talks had the honour of talking to outgoing GMA CEO, William Dachs.
In the second of two special episodes we discussed the the key factors for successful PPP implementation and management as it relates to the Gautrain.2024-03-1120 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 46 | Gautrain Driving Economic DevelopmentGautrain Talks had the honour of talking to outgoing GMA CEO, William Dachs.
In the first of two special episodes we discussed the Gautrain's role in driving economic development.2024-03-1118 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 45 | Stakeholder Consultation During Review Development And Updating Of The PLTFIn this episode we look at the Stakeholder Consultation During Review, Development And Up-dating Of The Provincial Land Transport Framework is Lucky Zondi Executive Manager of Project Management and Project Cost Control specialist, Prudence Gwaza.2024-03-0716 min
How to Start Being An Analyst...EP18: How to Finance SMME E-commerce & Digitalisation for Informal Market || Being An AnalystHi Fellow Analysts
In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of financing for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) venturing into e-commerce and digitalization within informal markets. Drawing parallels with successful models like the Bombela Consortium, which oversees the Gautrain operation, we explore the potential of a special-purpose vehicle to catalyse growth in this sector.
Join us as we dissect key strategies:
1. Synergistic Digitalisation: We discuss the concept of merging SMMEs to drive digitalisation efforts for others within the sector, creating a collaborative ecosystem akin to the success of the Gautrain...2024-02-0627 min
RISE with Sinalo MatubatubaFirst Week as a CA, Conquering Gautrain Jitters,Comfort zones kill youDive into the compelling narrative of Sinalo's initiation into the legal world in "Navigating the Legal Labyrinth." Join him as he shares the highs and lows of his first week as a candidate attorney, unveiling the vulnerability behind conquering Gautrain jitters and the essence of being the captain of your destiny.
In this episode, Sinalo opens up about transcending societal expectations, embracing dreams, and disregarding judgment. Reflecting on a pivotal moment from his past – portraying a woman in a school play – he unravels how it shaped his resilience against societal opinions.
Listen as Sinalo delves into his passion for public spea...2024-01-151h 04Gautrain TalksGau-Talk 44 | Gautrain ISO Integrated Management SystemIn this episode we unpack the Gautrain Management Agency’s Integrated Management System. For a deep dive into this subject, we’re joined by Mokgadi Manamela, the GMA’s Executive Manager for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality.2024-01-1115 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 43 | Gautrain Ridership Trends Post COVID 19Gau-Talk 43 | Gautrain Ridership Trends Post COVID 19 by Gautrain Talks2024-01-1110 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 42 | Gautrain Ridership ForecastingIn this episode we are joined by Thoriso Molefi, the GMA’s Senior Manager of Management Information System. We will be talking about ridership and looking specifically at the number of passengers using the Gautrain as a form of public transport and unpacking the subject of Gautrain ridership forecasting.2024-01-1112 min
Railways Africa MagazineReimagining Interprovincial Railway - The Gauteng-Limpopo Rail Link and Gautrain's Next ChapterTshepo Kgobe, set to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) in February 2024, sat down for an enlightening Coffee with the Editor, chat during the International Railway Safety Council Conference, organized by the Railway Safety Regulator.
While everyone eagerly awaits updates on the Gautrain extensions and the impending Gautrain concession transition, Tshepo hinted at exciting, forward-thinking plans on the horizon. High on the agenda is the Gauteng-Limpopo rail link initiative. This endeavour, driven by the GMA, aims to address urbanisation and revive the economies of smaller towns previously overlooked due to national highways. The...2023-11-0425 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 41 | Gautrain Route Determination Stakeholder EngagementRoute Determination Stakeholder Engagement, as it re-lates to the Gautrain project is a statutory requirement as per the Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act of 2001. With us to explain more is Tlago Ramalepa, the Executive Manager for Reputation at the Gautrain Management Agency.2023-08-0218 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 40 | Gautrain Stakeholder Engagement in a Public Private Partnership (PPP) ContextIn this episode of Gautrain Talks we’re looking at the issue of Stakeholder Engagement in a Public Private Partnership context and with us to unpack that subject is Tlago Ramalepa, the Executive Manager for Reputation at the Gautrain Management Agency.2023-08-0122 min
Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Mastering the Art of Self Motivation by Musa Zulu - 02 Nov 2021e-Lounge Session - Mastering the Art of Self Motivation: Tapping the Inner You! by Musa Zulu 02 November 2021
Musa Zulu is a published author, an award-winning entrepreneur, international artist, poet, motivational speaker and prominent South African disability activist.2023-08-011h 46Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Cultureneering Culture: Diversity and Customer Service by Ian Fuhr - 10 Nov 2021e-Lounge Session - Cultureneering Culture: Diversity and Customer Service by Ian Fuhr 10 November 2021
Ian Fuhr is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the Sorbet Group and the Hatch Institute.
Cultureneering is a philosophy and framework that Ian has spent four decades developing, and which he perfected while building the Sorbet Group, Africa’s largest beauty salon chain. This book takes the reader on a journey of personal development and unpacks the unbreakable link between culture and service. It reveals the tools required to build a company culture that is good for its people, its customers and, ultimately, for sustainable growth.2023-08-011h 57Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Sexual Health and Pleasure by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng - 01 September 2021e-Lounge Session - Sexual Health and Pleasure by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng 01 September 2021
The indomitable Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng - affectionately known as Dr. T - is passionate about making sexual health and well-being services available to all, regardless of their sexual and gender identities and their economic status. Her bestselling book, Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure, is filled with the specifics of sexual anatomy and health as well as advice and facts about pleasure and sexual rights.2023-08-012h 05Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Africa Bounce Back by Victor Kgomoeswana - 15 September 2021e-Lounge Session - Africa Bounce Back by Victor Kgomoeswana 15 September 2021
Join us as we speak to renowned author and Afro-optimist, Victor Kgomoeswana, about his new book: Africa Bounces Back.2023-08-011h 53Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Betting on a Darkie by Mteto Nyati - 04 August 2021e-Lounge Session - Betting on a Darkie by Mteto Nyati 04 August 2021
Join us for a discussion with author Mteto Nyati, as he unpacks his book, ‘Betting on a Darkie’.2023-08-011h 58Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: The Economy on your doorstep by Ayabonga Cawe - 29 August 2022e-Lounge Session - The Economy on your doorstep by Ayabonga Cawe 29 August 2022
Ayabonga Cawe is a development economist, columnist, broadcaster, activist and author. His book, The Economy on Your Doorstep, probes the reasons for the tragic paradox of South African life. Ayabonga tries to go through and beyond what is wrong with our economy, and explains how economic ‘actions’ frame the lives of South Africans in a transitional society faced with the challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality.
The book outlines some key areas that can and should define a policy agenda towards a ‘people’s economy’ in South Africa. Ayabonga’s...2023-08-011h 59Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: I am A Man by Dr. Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha - 07 June 2022e-Lounge Session - I am A Man by Dr. Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha 07 June 2022
Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha is an award-winning actor, director, author and coach.2023-08-011h 59Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Your Next move and # Stagnation Must Fall by Siphiwe Moyo - 15 September 2022e-Lounge Session - Your Next move and # Stagnation Must Fall by Siphiwe Moyo 15 September 2022
This e-lounge chat features Siphiwe Moyo - a seasoned Human Resources, Organisational Behaviour Practitioner and author as we discuss his two books, Your Next Move and #Stagnation Must Fall.
Siphiwe Moyo is a sought-after and highly rated International Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and CEO of Paradigm People Solutions. He is an Adjunct Faculty member at GIBS, Wits Business School, Henley Business School, and the Johannesburg Business School.
In his book Your Next Move, Siphiwe provides readers with career strategies to survive and thrive during Covid-19 and beyond...2023-08-011h 58Gautrain Talkse-Lounge Session: Poli Poli by Barbara Masikela - 06 December 2022e-Lounge Session - Poli Poli by Barbara Masikela 06 December 2022
In this e-Lounge book review session, we have the honour of hosting Barbara Masekela for a discussion on her book, Poli Poli – a memoir.
Poli Poli is a remarkable history that speaks to African identity, close family bonds, belonging, struggle and sacrifice, women’s rights, and femininity.
Barbara is a South African poet, educator, politician and activist. Masekela served as ambassador to the United States and France, and has held various executive and non-executive directorships, including director of the Standard Bank of South Africa, the South African Broadcasting Corporation and De Beer...2023-08-012h 02Gautrain TalksGau-Talk 39 | Gautrain Five years of the Public Transport Knowledge Seminar (PTKS)The Gautrain Management Agency recently hosted the fifth instalment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar, in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory.
This year’s theme, “Action Learning for Innovation in Public Transport”. It brought to an end the first five years of the Public Transport Knowledge Seminar and provided the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved.
In this episode Viwe Mgedezi, Executive Manager for Knowledge Management at the GMA talks to us about those first five years of the Public Transport Knowledge Seminar.2023-02-1520 min
Gautrain TalksGau-Talk 38 | Gautrain PTKS 2022 - Closing Remarks on Public Transport Knowledge Seminar 2022The Gautrain Management Agency in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory hosted the 5th installment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar in October 2022.
This year’s theme was “Action Learning for innovation in Public Transport” and in the final part Mr Siyabonga Mabaso, Senior Executive Responsible for Technical Services, returns to wrap up the broadening of knowledge in the public transport sector over the years.2023-02-1505 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 37 | Gautrain PTKS 2022 - Commercialisation in GMA and Learnings from the DLTCThe Gautrain Management Agency in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory hosted the 5th installment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar in October 2022.
This year’s theme was “Action Learning for innovation in Public Transport” and in Part 5 Chief Commercial Officer of the GMA, Ravi Pillay, and Nyiko Nkuna, Executive Manager for Digital Products, Mobility as a service, walk us through the Commercialisation of the GMA and the learnings from the Driving License Testing Centres.2023-02-1516 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 36 | Gautrain PTKS 2022 - Application of knowledge and innovation in public transportThe Gautrain Management Agency in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory hosted the 5th installment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar in October 2022.
This year’s theme was “Action Learning for innovation in Public Transport” and in Part 4 Jack VD Merwe, Gauteng Transport Authority CEO, discusses the challenges and solutions to the public transport needs of Gauteng citizens.2023-02-1512 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 35 | Gautrain PTKS 2022 - Public Transport Innovation and Taxi Industry PartnershipThe Gautrain Management Agency in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory hosted the 5th installment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar in October 2022.
This year’s theme was “Action Learning for innovation in Public Transport” and in Part 3 we hear from Olivia Maponya, Founder and Executive Director of Kopano Bus Company and Lindiwe Mathebula - Specialist in Transport Planning with the GMA about Innovation partnerships in the public transport sector.2023-02-1518 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 34 | Gautrain PTKS 2022 - Wayfinding and human cantered design for GautrainThe Gautrain Management Agency in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory hosted the 5th installment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar in October 2022.
This year’s theme was “Action Learning for innovation in Public Transport” and in Part 2 we’re listening to Ricky Stoch, a researcher from Studio Fundi about Innovative Transport Problem Solving and the Wayfinding Report.2023-02-1507 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 33 | Gautrain Reflections on the 5 years of PTKS 2022 and a recap from 2021The Gautrain Management Agency in partnership with the Gauteng City Region Observatory hosted the 5th installment of the annual Public Transport Knowledge Seminar in October 2022.
This year’s theme was “Action Learning for innovation in Public Transport” and in Part 1 you’ll hear from Mr Siyabonga Mabaso, Senior Executive Responsible for Technical Services and Mr Geoff Bickford, researcher for the Gauteng City Region Observatory. As they reflect on the Public Transport Knowledge Seminars over the years.2023-02-1520 min
Gautrain TalksGau-Talk 32 | The Gautrain Smart Driver Licence Testing Centre Implementation ProjectGau-Talk 32 | The Gautrain Smart Driver Licence Testing Centre Implementation Project by Gautrain Talks2022-09-2617 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 31 | Gautrain Rapid Rail Integrated NetworkGau-Talk 31 | Gautrain Rapid Rail Integrated Network by Gautrain Talks2022-09-2137 min
The Sandton Times HourEdition 82: Adult TennisTHE SANDTON TIMES HOUR, the podcast that became a radio show, is back for a whole lot more this week! In this weeks episode [Edition 82 | Week 36] The Sandton Times takes a look through this weeks headlines; catches up with Dinesh Govender, CEO of Discovery Vitality to talk about the Vitality Gym Series held together with Virgin Active and Planet Fitness gyms in South Africa; talks to William Dachs, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency to get a business update on The Gautrain; connects with 'Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts' Dino Paulo to talk about his R2-million...2022-08-2944 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 30 | Gautrain CEO William Dachs opens the fourth annual Public Transport SeminarThe fourth annual Public Transport Seminar was jointly hosted by the Gautrain Management Agency and the Gauteng City Region Observatory, and GMA Chief Executive William Dachs opened the two-day event by providing some thoughts on the state of public transport in the province of Gauteng.2022-07-1206 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 29 | Gautrain Panel Discussion – Public Transport SeminarThe fourth annual Public Transport Seminar was jointly hosted by the Gautrain Management Agency and the Gauteng City Region Observatory, and one of the standout discussions featured five interesting panellists from quite diverse backgrounds.
That was Behavioural Designer and Consultant Ricky Stoch, Public Interest Technology Fellow at New America, Sascha Haselmayer, Creative Director and Founder of Inga Atelier, Inga Gubeka, Sculptor, Poet and Academic, Professor Pitika Ntuli, and jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini.2022-07-1219 min
Stuff's Tech ByteTech Byte - 22 November, 2021In this episode:
Fujifilm launches Instax Mini Evo – new flagship instant camera
You’ll soon be able to renew driver’s licences at the Gautrain
Auto-makers Ford, GM are getting in to the chip-making business
Tech Byte airs daily on Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.2021-11-2205 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 28 | A Gautrain Perspective on 10-Year Partnership with Taxi IndustryThe Gautrain Management Agency has enjoyed a fruitful 10-year partnership with the local taxi industry, and here, the current GMA Chief Executive and former Chief Operating Officer, William Dachs, provides unique insight into the background behind this relationship, and why it has worked so well.2021-11-1020 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 27 | A Look Back at 11 Years of Operations at the Gautrain Management AgencyThe Gautrain first started running in 2010 and here, current Chief Executive and former Chief Operating Officer William Dachs looks back on 11 years of successful operations for the Gautrain Management Agency, including some key highlights and lessons learned in that period.2021-11-1019 min
Gautrain TalksThembi and Themba ride the Gautrain.Come on, my little angels and join Thembi and Themba on a thrilling ride aboard the Gautrain - Africa’s fastest train!
It is so much fun, and exciting, too.2021-11-1007 min
Gautrain TalksYolisa's Magic Map.Yolisa and her brother Zeb are off for a day of excitement and adventure. Frustrated that she's wheelchair bound, Yolisa starts a conversation on board the Gautrain. But things don't go as planned...2021-11-0216 min
Gautrain TalksSibo on the moveOne day at school, Miss Ball announces that she is
planning a class-trip to the zoo. But that wasn’t the only
exciting thing – they were going there on the Gautrain!
Miss Ball explained the rules about travelling on the
Gautrain, particularly the importance of manners,
as well as all the amazing high-tech features –
Sibo couldn’t wait! Then, after raising funds for the
trip with a bake sale, the class embarks on their
epic adventure on the super-cool Gautrain.2021-11-0213 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 26 | Gautrain’s role in transforming the taxi industry through women empowermentLindiwe Mathebula, Transport Integration and Planning Specialist at the Gautrain Management Agency, and Lizzy Vundla, Director at the Alexandra Taxi Association, explore the issue of female empowerment in the public transport sector, and what role the GMA’s partnership with the taxi industry has played in it.2021-08-0433 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 25 | Public transport integration and Gautrain’s role in driving itIntegrated public transport systems have numerous benefits, including improved mobility, sustainability, spatial planning and economic growth, and this is something recognised by the Gautrain Management Agency. Here, Jacob Rambuda, the GMA’s Senior Manager of Public Transport Integration, and Siyabonga Mabaso, the GMA’s Executive for Transport Integration and Planning, talk through how and why the GMA decided to embark on a partnership with the local taxi industry and what its potential benefits are.2021-08-0423 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 24 | Resolving labour matters within the partnership between Gautrain and the taxi industryThe Gautrain Management Agency’s Senior Manager of Public Transport Integration, Jacob Rambuda, and Alexandra Transport Solutions Representative, Mxolisi Ximba, unpack labour and staffing matters, specifically as it relates to Gautrain’s 10-year partnership with the taxi industry in Gauteng.2021-08-0428 min
Get Me Off This Ride#GautrainIsOver 2: Electric BoogalooIt's the 50th episode, Reluctant Riders! Bringing it full circle, TT revisits the topic of her very first episode: the Gautrain service. She checks what's new with the Gautrain and goes back into her disdain for the transportation service.Listen to the very first episode and a few others of this podcast, when it was under a different name, at https://soundcloud.com/just-the-southernmost-tip.Follow Get Me Off This Ride on Instagram, @getmeoffthisridepodcast, and Twitter, @GetMeTFasap. If you want to send an email, you can do so to ttmakatu@gmail.com.2021-05-221h 34Gautrain TalksGau-Talk 23 | Gautrain PTKS 2020 - Public transport governance during and after Covid-19Hosting the third annual public transport seminar, put on by the Gautrain Management Agency – in partnership with the Gauteng City-Region Observatory – Jesse Harber, senior researcher at the GCRO, sets the scene for a general discussion on public transport governance, by delving into the most recent history of the sector in South Africa.2021-05-1106 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 22 | Gautrain PTKS 2020 - Public transport governance during and after Covid-19Speaking at the third annual public transport seminar, Jack van der Merwe, the former Gautrain Management Agency chief executive and current head of the Gauteng Transport Authority, sets out what he believes are the key issues facing South Africa’s public transport sector, from a governance point of view.2021-05-1105 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 21 | Gautrain PTKS 2020 - Public transport governance during and after Covid-19One of the biggest take-outs from the third annual public transport seminar – hosted by the Gautrain Management Agency, in partnership with the Gauteng City-Region Observatory – was the role the taxi industry is - and should be - playing in the public transport sector. Here, Ubunye Group chief executive, Vuyisile Majola, has some strong words. In particular, for government.2021-05-1104 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 20 | Gautrain PTKS 2020 - Public transport governance during and after Covid-19At the third annual public transport seminar, an interesting point raised by Gautrain Management Agency Chief Operating Officer, Tshepo Kgobe, was the role that public transport can play in stimulating economic activity and creating jobs – something, perhaps, that is not always fully understood or appreciated.2021-05-1104 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 19 | Gautrain PTKS 2020- Public transport governance during and after Covid-19Speaking at the third annual public transport seminar, Mduduzi Mbada, head of policy in the Gauteng Office of the Premier, addresses some of the key lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, as it relates to the public transport sector.2021-05-1105 min
Bertie n PaulGautrainPaul is joined by Bertie, Corporate Steve and our Financial / Technical/ Football director Mikey Dall
On Good Friday we attempt to answer the question. If Eddie Howe is appointment is it going to be any good?2021-04-031h 25
Future Cities Africa podcastGautrain's Vision and the Future of Public TransportTshepo Kgobe is Chief Operating Officer at Gautrain Management Agency. We explore the impacts of the pandemic on Gautrain, their plans for recovery and future expansion, the future of public transport, lessons from 2020 and how Gautrain will integrate with other modes of transport. Website: https://futurecitiesafrica.com/all-future-cities-africa-podcasts.php Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FutureCitiesAfrica 2021-03-2426 min
The Ground Floor with Jc SteynTGFP #0002 - Elma AkobElma Akob is the voice of the Gautrain, DSTV Box Office, Netflix, Huawei, and more, as well as a former chairperson of the Youth UN and head of the Golden Key International Honours Society at UP. Elma and I discuss topics including Xenophobia, Gender-Based Violence, Voice and Presenting Work, Entrepreneurship, and more.2020-10-301h 57
BusinessLIVE - For Your EarWill Covid-19 kill off Sandton and other swish business hubs?When Covid-19 hit there was no doubt that the impact on SA would be huge. For the business community and its leadership, centred in the country’s economic powerhouse, Johannesburg, there were major concerns about the way in which the city could be affected.
Now that the country has passed its initial coronavirus peak, the city is springing back to life at speed. But numerous questions remain regarding the future of this formerly bustling urban hub. These include the future of Sandton as the most sought-after office hub, and the likelihood of infrastructure projects planned before the pandemic, such...2020-09-1304 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 18 | Unpacking the issue of cyber security on the Gautrain ProjectThe Gautrain Management Agency was thrown into turmoil in 2014 when it discovered that it was a victim of a cyber-attack. Fortunately, the GMA’s controls ensured damage was minimal, but there were plenty of learnings from the incident. Here, Henry Denner, the Gautrain Management Agency’s Information Security Officer, talks through cyber security in general, the 2014 attack, its impact on the GMA, and some of the major learnings from it.2020-08-1321 min
Brunch with Reggie Philander#BrunchWithReggie talks to Gautrain CEO William Dachs - 6 June 2020#BrunchWithReggie talks to Gautrain CEO William Dachs2020-07-1707 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 17 | Exploring public transport integration on the Gautrain ProjectIntegrated public transport systems have the ability to impact society in a number of areas, including sustainability, spatial planning and economic growth, and this is something recognised by the Gautrain Management Agency. Here, Jacob Rambuda, the Gautrain Management Agency’s Senior Manager for Public Transport Integration, talks through how and why the GMA decided to embark on a partnership with the local taxi industry and what its potential benefits are.2020-03-1820 min
The Anglo-Boer WarEpisode 122 - The dishonourable ex-fiancé Karel de Kock & the Witwatersrand Rifle RegimentThis is episode 122 and we will take a close look at the love-life of a Boer spy – who’s tale is laced with an unusual irony that involves a regiment called the Witwatersrand Rifles.
The nature of the war had shifted again by January 1902 with the British system of blockhouses and drives beginning to create a major problem for the Boers – pushing the small number of commandos left into areas of the country that could hardly be called strategic. The guerrilla tactic has morphed again from hit and run, to a lot more running and far less hitting.
The policy of no...2020-01-1919 min
NaweekaktueelNaweekaktueelDie Sandton Gautrain stasie is steeds sonder water nadat die Johannesburgse stadsraad die water-toevoer op 7 September afgesny het. Die Metro en Cedar Park Properties 39, 'n maatskappy wat verbind is aan die Gupta-maatskappy Regiments Capital, het mekaar die week in die Hooggeregshof in Johannesburg gepak oor die water-toevoer. Maar, intussen het die Johannesburgse burgemeester, Herman Mashaba ook skerp onthullings gemaak oor die grond waarop die Sandton Gautrain-stasie gebou is. Este de Klerk doen verslag.2019-09-2106 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 16 | Exploring the internal auditing process on the Gautrain ProjectCorporate governance and corruption have been hot topics in South Africa for some time now, making areas such as internal auditing increasingly important and key to the success of big projects and corporate entities. The Gautrain project is no different and here, Livhu Phume, Chief Audit Executive of the Gautrain Management Agency, talks through the GMA’s internal auditing process and how it has managed to achieve a clean audit for seven consecutive years.2019-09-1620 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 15 | Exploring socio-economic development on the Gautrain ProjectSocio-economic development is a key element in the empowerment of South Africa’s previously-disadvantaged communities and projects on the scale of the Gautrain project have the ability to make a significant contribution to this empowerment. Here, Siyamthanda Ndlakuse, the Gautrain Management Agency’s specialist in the fields of Commercial Management and Socio-Economic Development, talks through what SED measures have been put in place on the Gautrain project.2019-09-1624 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 14 | Ensuring efficient financial management on the Gautrain ProjectA project on the scale of the Gautrain project doesn’t get over 10 years ‘down the track’ without the implementation of efficient procedures and processes, particularly as it relates to the management of public funds, never mind the complexities of a public-private partnership. Here, Preston Mabena, Chief Financial Officer of the Gautrain Management Agency, talks through the evolution of the GMA’s finances and some of the structures put in place.2019-07-1222 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 13 | Impact of the Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act on the Gautrain ProjectThe Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act has been an important guide throughout the Gautrain project and continues to impact many of the decisions made on it. Here, Whiscky Mavoni, the Senior Manager for Spatial Development and Planning at the Gautrain Management Agency talks through some of the key elements in the act and where its impact has been mostly felt.2019-07-1232 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 12 | Stakeholder Management on the Gautrain ProjectThe Gautrain Management Agency had a challenge on its hands, as it sought to get all role-players to buy into the vision of the Gautrain project. That’s why stakeholder management was so important, and here, Dr Ingrid Jensen, the GMA’s Executive Manager: Reputation, unpacks this issue and how the GMA went about its stakeholder management.2019-07-1222 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 11 | Constructing the Gautrain’s Precast Construction YardThe precast construction yard was an important part of making the Gautrain project as successful as it was. Here’s what senior Gautrain engineer Marius van der Westhuyzen has to say about it.2019-05-0719 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 10 | The Gautrain’s Provincial Construction Assurance Management ProcessHow did the Gautrain become SA's first ever high-speed commuter rail system? Marius van der Westhuyzen explores the project’s Provincial Construction Assurance Management process.2019-05-0721 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 9 | Dispute Resolution on the Gautrain ProjectOn a project the size and scale of the Gautrain project, it’s no surprise that dispute resolution was a key element in its success. Here, independent advisor David Marx talks through how this dispute resolution process was handled.2019-05-0727 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 8 | Gautrain Rapid Rail Project Development: Lessons LearnedThe Gautrain project’s development phase involved many moving parts. Here, former project co-ordinator Olaus van Zyl pulls it all together, along with some of the lessons learnt from this phase of the project.2019-03-2923 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 7 | The Procurement Process in the Gautrain ProjectFormer Gautrain project co-ordinator Olaus van Zyl details the extensive procurement process involved in the Gautrain project, and some of the learnings he took from it.2019-03-2937 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 6 | Gautrain Project Lessons in LeadershipFormer Gautrain project co-ordinator Olaus van Zyl talks through how senior management handled leadership of the Gautrain project, including challenges such as the institutional knowledge walk-out that transpired.2019-03-2922 min
Voices from SA59: Toby Shapshak-Publisher and Editor-in Chief, Stuff Magazine(SA), Tech GeekMy guest this week is Toby Shapshak the publisher and editor-in-chief of of Stuff magazine in South Africa. He is a journalist in his own right, a commentator on the digital economy and a proper tech geek.
Toby and I met many years ago on an ill-fated visit to the launch of the Gautrain back in 2010 and have bumped into each other intermittently since then.
We got into quite lengthy discussion about internet privacy and how to survive in this age of surveillance capitalism. Toby had some great tips on how to protect your privacy and data online.
He also...2019-03-201h 10
The Glenzito SuperdriveAn update on the story of Thando Mahlangu, a Ndebele cultural activist who was kicked off the Gautrain...#TheGlenzitoSuperDrive An update on the story of Thando Mahlangu, a Ndebele cultural activist who was kicked off the Gautrain for wearing Ndebele traditional attire. @GlenLewisSA2018-12-0409 min
Might As WellMAW EP.88: Red Dot PodcastMaui tackles the Gautrain gum policy (story), Drake making up with Meek Mill, Cardi B and Nicki fight. R.I.P MAC MILLER. (xoroyalty.net)2018-09-101h 00
Tribes of AfricaThe Landscape of Out Of Home Advertising in Africa - Mark CooperOn this episode, we are looking at the outdoor advertising business in Africa Joining us in the studio to help us critically examine the business of outdoor advertising in Africa is Mark Cooper, the CEO of JC Decaux, Subsaharan Africa. JC Decaux is the biggest outdoor advertising company in the world. In 2016 it bought Continental Outdoor.Continental Outdoor Media, founded more than 50 years ago and a pioneer in Outdoor Advertising in Africa, was acquired on 18 June 2015 by JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC) in partnership with empowerment partner and long-term investor Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) with a shareholding split...2018-06-2956 min
Tribes of AfricaThe Landscape of Out Of Home Advertising in Africa - Mark CooperOn this episode, we are looking at the outdoor advertising business in Africa Joining us in the studio to help us critically examine the business of outdoor advertising in Africa is Mark Cooper, the CEO of JC Decaux, Subsaharan Africa. JC Decaux is the biggest outdoor advertising company in the world. In 2016 it bought Continental Outdoor.<br /><br />Continental Outdoor Media, founded more than 50 years ago and a pioneer in Outdoor Advertising in Africa, was acquired on 18 June 2015 by JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC) in partnership with empowerment partner and long-term investor Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH...2018-06-291h 01
Utter Nonsense showUtter Nonsense S1 E3On this episode we watch in Awe as Criminals play possum outside peoples home. Eskom kills you dead in office after two weeks of missing, Pastor Mboro is cat calling,Two train converge in Jozi due to Izinyoka, Baby onboard at park station gautrain station, Taxi drivers drag race, Aka is challenged, Muffin ruins it for everyone this donut week.2017-06-0426 min
Utter Nonsense showUtter Nonsense S1 E3On this episode we watch in Awe as Criminals play possum outside peoples home. Eskom kills you dead in office after two weeks of missing, Pastor Mboro is cat calling,Two train converge in Jozi due to Izinyoka, Baby onboard at park station gautrain station, Taxi drivers drag race, Aka is challenged, Muffin ruins it for everyone this donut week.2017-06-0426 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 5 | Impact Of Dolomites On The Gautrain ProjectGau-Talk 5 | Impact Of Dolomites On The Gautrain Project by Gautrain Talks2017-03-1621 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 4 | Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network ExtensionsGau-Talk 4 | Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network Extensions by Gautrain Talks2017-03-1625 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 3 | Gautrain as a PPP ProjectGau-Talk 3 | Gautrain as a PPP Project by Gautrain Talks2017-03-1527 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 2 | Gauteng Integrated Fare ManagementGau-Talk 2 | Gauteng Integrated Fare Management by Gautrain Talks2017-03-1546 minGautrain TalksGau-Talk 1 | The Gautrain Brand StoryGau-Talk 1 | The Gautrain Brand Story by Gautrain Talks2017-03-1344 min
SABC North West07DikgangBotsamaisi ba Gautrain ba re dipatlisiso tsa ntlha tebang le go fapoga mo seporong ga nngwe ya diterena tsa bona ka labone mo mosong di fitlhetse fa go nnile le kgaogo ya motlakase e e bakilweng ke phoso ya motho.2017-02-1903 min
Lotus FM - News Bulletins2 OCTOBER 2015 6AMSABC News and Current Affairs — There are conflicting reports on the number of casualties in the college shooting in the America State of Oregan**Gautrain management says they will increase the number of its trains and buses for the duration of the EcoMobility World Festival. **International criminal court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has rejected accusations that she is a traitor to Africa. **South Africa is almost dead last among 140 countries in terms of its maths and science educationSUDISHALinks: Listen & Download,2015-10-0205 min
Lotus FM - News Bulletins2 OCTOBER 2015 6AMSABC News and Current Affairs — There are conflicting reports on the number of casualties in the college shooting in the America State of Oregan**Gautrain management says they will increase the number of its trains and buses for the duration of the EcoMobility World Festival. **International criminal court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has rejected accusations that she is a traitor to Africa. **South Africa is almost dead last among 140 countries in terms of its maths and science educationSUDISHA2015-10-0205 min
Lotus FM - News Bulletins2 OCTOBER 2015 6AMSABC News and Current Affairs — There are conflicting reports on the number of casualties in the college shooting in the America State of Oregan**Gautrain management says they will increase the number of its trains and buses for the duration of the EcoMobility World Festival. **International criminal court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has rejected accusations that she is a traitor to Africa. **South Africa is almost dead last among 140 countries in terms of its maths and science educationSUDISHA2015-10-0205 min
Lotus FM - News Bulletins2 OCTOBER 2015 6AMThere are conflicting reports on the number of casualties in the college shooting in the America State of Oregan
**Gautrain management says they will increase the number of its trains and buses for the duration of the EcoMobility World Festival.
**International criminal court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has rejected accusations that she is a traitor to Africa.
**South Africa is almost dead last among 140 countries in terms of its maths and science education
SUDISHA2015-10-0205 min
Lotus FM - News Bulletins2 JULY 2015 7AMSABC News and Current Affairs — ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe says the ruling party led tripartite alliance will defend the unity of labour federation Cosatu.**Taxi operators in Mamelodi North of Pretoria are threatening to disrupt Autopax bus operations**Gautrain commuters will now be able to receive calls and make use of the internet while on the move. **Google has apologised after its new Photos app mistakenly labelled a black couple as being "gorillas".SUDISHALinks: Listen & Download,2015-07-0203 min
artricaGeisterbus – Gautrain busSeit der Fussball WM werden die Northern Subburbs von Johannesburg von Geisterbussen durchquert. In diesen goldenen Geisterkarossen fährt so gut wie nie eine Menschenseele – außer dem Fahrer. Eigentlich eine bequeme Alternative zum Stehen in den meist überfüllten orangenen Putco Bussen oder den silber-blauen Metro Bussen. Eigenversuch: ich warte an einer ausgezeichneten Haltestelle auf den […]2010-12-1800 min