Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has vowed to address the state of "paralysis" at the troubled Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa). Last week, Nzimande announced the appointment of an interim board as well as an acting CEO for the state rail agency as part of a number of measures to bring stability. The term of Prasa’s previous permanent board chairman, Popo Molefe, came to an end last August. The agency has not had a permanent CEO since Lucky Montana was fired from the position in July 2015. "As the shareholder, [the government] I ensured that only people with expertise, experience and integrity serve in these vital positions. "I am committed to change the state of paralysis … at Prasa and that this must be a thing of the past," said Nzimande. He said the government was committed to bringing stability to state-owned entities and to ensuring that they meet developmental and social objectives. SABC board member Khanyisile Kweyama will chair the interim board, which is expected to be...
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