Transnet must let private sector in

The public-private National Rail Policy is much-needed, but Transnet has seemingly asserted this managerial role for itself, against the policy's spirit and intent

06 August 2023 - 00:00 By Mesela Kope-Nhlapo

When cabinet approved the National Rail Policy in March 2022, South Africa started a journey towards meaningful reform to reinsert freight railway transportation into the country’s supply chains, massively contribute to GDP and create employment...

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