Cape Town's MyCiTi bus expansion at risk due to funding cuts impacting jobs and commuters

Cape Town's MyCiTi bus network, regarded as a public transport success in South Africa, faces uncertainty due to proposed national funding cuts. The city is concerned about the potential phasing out of the Public Transport Network Grant by the end of the 2027/28 financial year, which could jeopardize the long-awaited Cape Flats expansion aimed at serving over 1.4 million residents. Approximately R7.1 billion has already been invested in this infrastructure, but concerns remain about the impact on employment and ongoing projects.