This is the newest color scheme used by Spoornet Mainline Passenger Services (MLPS).  The scheme came into use in July 2001 and is called Shosholoza Meyl.  I do not know why yet.

The scheme is not directional, ie. it does not matter on which side of a coach you stand.  The colors are always in the same order ( purple, yellow, blue, purple, yellow) and the logo is on the bottom right hand end of the coaches.  The full complement of coaches currently in use are getting repainted, as can be seen from the pictures, there are sleepers, sitters, and baggage vans.
 
 

	This is a sleeper coach in the new scheme.  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug. 2001.
	Closeup of the logo end of a sleeper coach in the new scheme.  Notice the 2nd figure from the right on the logo has already lost its head!  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug. 2001.
	This is a normal coach, aptly called a 'Sitter', in the new scheme.  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug. 2001.
	Closeup of the logo end of a 'Sitter', in the new scheme.  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug. 2001.
	The sleepers are numbered, with a 'Sleeper 1' and so forth. I saw coaches marked up to 'Sleeper 5'.  The coach also carries the normal unique number near the doors. Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug. 2001.
	This is a closeup of the battery boxes and some tanks, I think air reservoirs for braking, on a sleeper.  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug. 2001.
	A closeup of some larger tanks on the sleeper. Maybe water? Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug 2001.
	Details of the bogies.  I do not think this changed from the old color scheme, but here it is anyways. Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug 2001.
	The baggage vans also got the new paint job.  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug 2001.
	The back end of the baggage van. Note the EOT marker hanging on the right hand side.  Picture taken at Braamfontein, Aug 2001.