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For many learners. mathematics is the most dreaded school subject often described as the monster in the classroom. But in township schools across strong focus on under—resourced schools. Gauteng and rural provinces such as the Free State, Wesolve4X, a nonprofit organisation, is rewriting that story.

South Africa’s railway renaissance is gaining remarkable momentum as Gibela, the Alstom-led consortium, closes in on delivering its 300th X’Trapolis Mega train set to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

Developed through a landmark R51-billion contract signed in 2013, Gibela’s state-of-the-art Dunnottar facility — built in partnership with PRASA — has become Africa’s largest modern train manufacturing plant. The milestone delivery marks a major achievement in fleet renewal and a triumph for local skills, economic development, and regional rail innovation.

In the heart of Nigel, Ekurhuleni, where the clang of steel meets the hum of welding, ambition, a quiet revolution is rolling down the tracks.

It’s not just the sound of trains being built — it’s the sound of a future being forged. And at the centre of this transformation is Gibela Rail Transport Consortium, one of SA’s most dynamic rail manufacturers, with a clear destination in mind — empowering the youth, one job at a time.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) R51-billion contract with the Gibela Rail Transport Consortium to build 600 six-car trainsets is transforming the local rail sector.

The contract is not only creating a supply chain to support the local industry, but also seeing some local companies exporting rail components.

The transport department and the parastatal unveiled the 100th locomotive set, which is produced locally by the Gibela Consortium.

Unemployed South Africans in KwaThema, Tsakane, Duduza and the immediate surrounding areas in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, are invited to apply for a number of technical and business skills training opportunities provided by the Gibela Rail Transport Consortium

Train manufacturer Gibela is deeply committed to ensuring South Africa’s socio-economic success, and particularly to set the seal on the economic and social advancement of the communities nearby its main plant, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The Gibela Rail Consortium has issued a warning to potential applicants about a video which has been circulated on social media and other channels, including TikTok about Gibela bursaries.

Dear prospective Gibela bursary applicant. Please note that this link – https://bit.ly/3J2y1JR – is circulating INCORRECT information about Gibela’s bursary application process.

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium is aware of fake advertisements for jobs doing the rounds. The current scam is based in Springs, Gauteng, and the perpetrators are using a fake website address (www.gibelaincubator.co.za) and fake cell phone number (087 133 0015) to advertise so-called jobs at Gibela. These are not genuine positions offered at the company.

Gibela Rail Transport Consortium is calling for applications for 200 bursaries that will be awarded for 2022.

Bursaries are available to students who are already studying or have enrolled at universities, universities of technology, or technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges.

As someone who grew up in a mud hut near Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, Hector Danisa admits he is a little surprised that he is now playing a leading role in recreating South Africa’s rail industry.