News Bulletin of 19 March 2026, 4pm

The final day of the National Transport Conference in Midrand has wrapped up with a strong call for more bankable infrastructure projects to support inclusive economic growth.
Policymakers and financiers focused on ways to accelerate funding for major transport developments, while stressing the importance of implementing existing plans already on the table.
Discussions highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to unlock investment and ensure projects move from planning to delivery.
The conference forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise South Africa’s transport network and improve economic connectivity

The Footprints 4 Sam Trust has launched a new “Super Sam Hero” minibus in Cape Town to help transport vulnerable children to essential medical appointments.
The initiative, based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, provides free transport for young patients and caregivers who struggle to access healthcare facilities.
Since 2018, the programme has covered hundreds of thousands of kilometres and assisted more than 16,000 patients and caregivers across the Western Cape.
The new vehicle replaces an older bus and is expected to strengthen the organisation’s ability to continue supporting families in need of reliable transport to hospital care.

South Africa’s events and technical services industry will gather in Johannesburg on 20 March at the Gallagher Convention Centre for a national consultation.
Organised by the Events and Technical Association of South Africa, the meeting follows a call from the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture for stronger sector coordination within the creative economy.
Industry stakeholders will discuss issues including skills development, infrastructure, policy alignment and long term growth of the sector.
The outcomes will feed into a national report aimed at strengthening collaboration across the industry.