Civil society organisation Unite Behind has called on transport minister Fikile Mbalula to extend the two-week period for nomination of candidates to serve on the new Prasa board to allow more people to participate in the process.

The organisation, a coalition of more than 20 civil society organisations, said on Tuesday that while it notes the urgency and importance of appointing a competent and permanent board for the cash-strapped Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa), it was concerned about the time frame, given the Covid-19 pandemic...

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