The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is a state-owned enterprise responsible for most passenger rail services in the country.
PRASA was established under Section 22 of the Legal Succession to the South African Transport Services Act of 2008 (as amended).
PRASA is a public entity fully owned by the government and reports to the Minister of Transport under the National Government of South Africa.
PRASA is committed to delivering high-quality passenger service and consists of four branches namely: Metrorail – which operates commuter rail services in urban areas, Shosholoza Meyl – which operates regional and intercity rail services, Autopax – which operates regional and intercity coach services, and Intersite – which manages the property owned by PRASA.
Primary Mandate
PRASA’s legal mandate includes providing commuter rail services within metropolitan areas and long-distance (inter-city) rail and bus services within, to, and from South Africa’s borders. This mandate and strategy are implemented in consultation with and under the guidance of the Minister of Transport.
Secondary Mandate
PRASA’s secondary mandate includes generating income through the strategic management and development of its acquired assets, such as its real estate and property portfolio.
Additionally, PRASA will align its activities with key government policies, ensuring alignment with social, economic, and transport objectives, including the National Development Plan (NDP) and the National Land Transport Strategic Framework (NLTSF).
Vision
The vision of PRASA is to be a recognised provider and manufacturer of safe and reliable public passenger services and products.
Mission
The mission of PRASA is to provide safe, predictable, consistent, affordable and quality commuter rail, long-haul passenger rail and long-haul intercity bus services.
Values
- Fairness and Integrity: We treat our customers and our colleagues the same as we would like to be treated.
- Teamwork: We work together with our colleagues to achieve a common goal and recognise each other’s strengths and contributions.
- Service Excellence: We provide the kind of service that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
- Safety: We ensure that we work safely, and our customers and colleagues are safe.
- Communication: We share information with our customers and colleagues in an open and honest way.
- Performance Driven: We are performance driven with the ability to venture into new areas of opportunity whilst offering a quality service to our customers.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Mrs Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo
Board Members
- Mr Jan Havenga
- Mr Lance Joel
- Ms Reabetswe Kgoroeadira
- Mr Godfrey Maluleke
- Ms Thinavhuyo N Mpye
- Ms Lindiwe Mthayise (Company Secretary)
- Mr Matodzi Mukhuba
- Mr Johannes Nobunga
- Adv Smanga Sethene
Chief Executive Officer
- Mr Hishaam Emeran (Group CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Brian Alexander (Acting)
Senior Management
- Ms Annette Lindeque (Acting CEO: PRASA Corporate Real Estate Solutions)
- Mr Nelson Malefane (Acting CEO: PRASA Rail)
- Mr Niel Roesch (CEO: Autopax)
Communications Officers
- Ms Andiswa Makanda
Contact Details
The contact details of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 30 Wolmarans St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2017 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X101, Braamfontein, 2017 |
| Telephone: | 011 013 6700 |
| Email: | info@prasa.com |
| Website: | www.prasa.com |
