TRANSPARENT AND ACCESSIBLE
LEGISLATION
LEGISLATION & POLICY
ARIA is dedicated to ensuring that rail industry legislation is transparent, accessible, and conducive to growth.
By advocating for clear policies and regulatory frameworks, we help businesses navigate compliance while unlocking opportunities for local manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers.
Our goal is to create a level playing field where fair competition drives innovation and investment.
Through collaboration with government and industry stakeholders, we work to shape legislation that fosters inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term economic development in Africa’s rail sector.
National Rail Policy White Paper March 2022
Despite its vital role in South Africa’s early development, the rail sector has been in decline for decades. It has lost branch line and long-distance passenger traffic, slipping in global heavy haul rankings. While rail worldwide undergoes a renaissance, South Africa lags behind. With 2050 targets looming, rail must expand significantly to meet climate commitments.
Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999
To regulate financial management in the national government and provincial governments; to ensure that all revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities of those governments are managed efficiently and effectively; to provide for the responsibilities of persons entrusted with financial management in those governments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
