Transnet Allocates Rail Slots to 11 Private Operators

Posted 14 May 2026

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has allocated rail slots to 11 private Train Operating Companies, marking the implementation of third-party access to South Africa’s rail network.

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National Airports Development Plan Gazetted

Posted 30 April 2026

The Department of Transport has gazetted the National Airports Development Plan, outlining a reactive application process for airport licensing and provincial infrastructure assessments.

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Draft National Rail Master Plan: Consultation Process Launched

Posted 23 April 2026

The Department of Transport has initiated a public consultation process for the draft National Rail Master Plan, intended to establish a strategic framework for South Africa’s rail network and logistics ecosystem.

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SANRAL Draft Rest and Service Facility Policy Amendments

Posted 23 February 2026

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has published draft amendments to the 2021 Rest and Service Facility Policy for national roads, inviting public comment until March 2026.

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Merchant Shipping Act: SAMSA Draft Regulations for Public Comment

Posted 06 January 2026

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has called for input on four sets of regulatory proposals under the Merchant Shipping Act, No. 57 of 1951, concerning fisher labour, fishing vessels, and radio installations.

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Civil Aviation: New Security Measures for International Charter Flights

Posted 11 December 2025

The Department of Transport has introduced immediate security measures for non-scheduled international charter flights carrying 20 or more passengers under the Civil Aviation Act, No. 13 of 2009.

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AARTO Implementation: Withdrawal of Commencement Proclamations and Regulations

Posted 01 December 2025

Presidential proclamations and implementing regulations for the AARTO Act and its 2019 Amendment Act have been officially withdrawn, deferring the phased implementation until July 2026.

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Merchant Shipping Act: Draft Lifesaving and Fire Appliance Regulations

Posted 15 November 2025

The Department of Transport has published draft amendments to the regulations governing lifesaving equipment and fire-related appliances under the Merchant Shipping Act, No. 57 of 1951.

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AARTO Act: Withdrawal of Regulatory Amendments

Posted 31 October 2025

The Department of Transport has gazetted a notice withdrawing recently published regulatory amendments to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, No. 46 of 1998.

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Merchant Shipping Bill, 2023: Cabinet Approves Withdrawal from Parliament

Posted 16 October 2025

Cabinet has approved the withdrawal of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2023, from Parliament to facilitate the completion of the National Economic Development & Labour Council (NEDLAC) consultation process.

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National Land Transport Amendment Act, 2023, Commences

Posted 12 September 2025

The National Land Transport Amendment Act, No. 23 of 2023, has been brought into operation by presidential proclamation, introducing technical corrections and provisions for Bus Rapid Transit systems.

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Draft Merchant Shipping (Small Vessel Safety) Regulations Published for Comment

Posted 05 September 2025

The Department of Transport has released draft regulations under the Merchant Shipping Act, No. 57 of 1951, to update safety standards for small vessels and repeal the 2007 regulatory framework.

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AARTO Commencement Proclamations Withdrawn

Posted 01 August 2025

Presidential proclamations and implementing regulations for the AARTO Act and its 2019 Amendment Act have been withdrawn, suspending the planned national rollout.

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Draft Fishing Vessel Construction and Safety Regulations Issued for Comment

Posted 07 July 2025

The Department of Transport has called for public comment on draft regulations governing the construction, equipment, and labour welfare of fishing vessels, intended to replace outdated maritime safety standards.

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Civil Aviation: Draft Policy Public Comment Period Extended

Posted 23 May 2025

The Department of Transport has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft civil aviation policy to 11 July 2025.

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