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Gibela Dedicated to nation building, Gibela is building state-of-the-art commuter trains for South Africa.

03/06/2026

Board Chairperson of RSR, Ms Nompumelelo Ekeke, gives her reflection of the visit to the Gibela manufacturing facility.

02/06/2026

Reflections of the RSR visit from the RSR CEO, Mr Brian Monakali.

Gibela today welcomes a delegation from the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), led by Chairperson Ms Nompumelelo Ekeke and ...
02/06/2026

Gibela today welcomes a delegation from the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), led by Chairperson Ms Nompumelelo Ekeke and CEO Mr Brian Monakali.

The visit aligns with RSR’s oversight objectives and offers an inside look at Gibela’s operations and safety culture.

During the afternoon session of the Commuter and Regional Train Services Training hosted by UICRAIL, Junior Lechaba, Rol...
27/05/2026

During the afternoon session of the Commuter and Regional Train Services Training hosted by UICRAIL, Junior Lechaba, Rolling Stock Operations Executive (Acting), alongside Justice Maanaka, PRASA’s New Rolling Stock Project Manager, shared valuable insights on rolling stock adaptation.

The discussion explored how the same trains are designed to meet different needs across leisure and commuter travel, highlighting the importance of innovation, passenger experience, and operational efficiency in modern rail transport.

The second day of the Commuter and Regional Train Service Training kicked off with a dynamic morning session focused on ...
27/05/2026

The second day of the Commuter and Regional Train Service Training kicked off with a dynamic morning session focused on Design Thinking.

The interactive session will run through to 13:00. Following that, Mr. Junior Lechaba will take the stage to present on Rolling Stock Adaptation. Stay tuned for insights and discussions.

“To date Gibela Services Operations has trained more than 300 PRASA employees to independently conduct driver training u...
26/05/2026

“To date Gibela Services Operations has trained more than 300 PRASA employees to independently conduct driver training using simulator infrastructures established by Gibela Rail.

Our objective is to ensure that, at the conclusion of the contract, our customer possesses the capability to execute these activities to the same standard we maintain today.

This approach reflects our commitment to sustainable capability transfer and long term operational independence”

Vuyiswa Tlomatsane, Service Operations Executive.

“Gibela is not just about manufacturing trains, we are l committed to building a better future for South Africa. To date...
26/05/2026

“Gibela is not just about manufacturing trains, we are l committed to building a better future for South Africa. To date, we have invested over R42 million in technology and innovation through research chairs that help address industrial and engineering challenges. As a business, we continue to partner with key stakeholders to drive meaningful skills development initiatives, including artisan and technical training programmes that are creating lasting impact.”

Dr Buyiswa Mcono-Liwani, Corporate Services & Traction Motors Executive.

“This initiative was proudly led by the Gibela Research Chair, whose vision and commitment made this milestone a possibi...
26/05/2026

“This initiative was proudly led by the Gibela Research Chair, whose vision and commitment made this milestone a possibility. I would also like to acknowledge our main sponsors, the Gibela Rail Consortium and the Tshwane University of Technology, for their unwavering support. We further extend our appreciation to McKinsey & Company for coming on board as a silver sponsor and contributing towards the success of this event.” Prof M B Shongwe, welcoming guests at the UIC Rail Academy.

Gibela Rail today is part of the Commuter and Regional Train Service Training. The training will continue until the 28th...
26/05/2026

Gibela Rail today is part of the Commuter and Regional Train Service Training.

The training will continue until the 28th of May. It is the first time that this training takes place in Africa.

Today we celebrate the hands and hearts that keep Gibela moving. To every Gibela employee, from the factory floor to the...
01/05/2026

Today we celebrate the hands and hearts that keep Gibela moving. To every Gibela employee, from the factory floor to the office desk, thank you.

Your skill, dedication, and pride are building more than trains. You are building the future of South African rail. Happy Workers’ Day to the team that makes it happen.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
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Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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