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South Africa: Logistics firm Transnet too risky for private investors

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By Xolisa Phillip, in Johannesburg

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Posted on January 5, 2023 10:41

© A Transnet Freight Rail train is seen next to tons of coal mined from the nearby Khanye Colliery mine, at the Bronkhorstspruit station, in Bronkhorstspruit, around 90 kilometres north-east of Johannesburg, South Africa, April 26, 2022. REUTERS
A Transnet Freight Rail train is seen next to tons of coal mined from the nearby Khanye Colliery mine, at the Bronkhorstspruit station, in Bronkhorstspruit, around 90 kilometres north-east of Johannesburg, South Africa, April 26, 2022. REUTERS

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has accused Transnet of running a “deeply flawed” third-party access process, urging the government to reconsider such a step by the state-owned logistics company.

Third-party access to South Africa’s freight rail infrastructure is part of Operation Vulindlela, a flagship programme of economic reforms designed to unlock private sector investment.

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