The South African President last week noted in the SA economic recovery plan, that good things were about to happen with the rail sector! Off the back of this, Traxtion, announced an initial investment of R1.5 billion, during a virtual Africa Rail event. Probably the best news to come out of 2020! With that said, we chatted to a few private operators, and we look forward to hopefully having a conversation with Transnet and the Ministry of Transport!

———————— Mesela Nhlapo, CEO of the RailRoad Association.

Mesela discusses the rail policy and how rail will be a real economic enabler for the country. Mesela deals with the misconception that PRASA is the rail industry and the role of privatisation and public-private partnerships. How this will support the vision of moving freight from road to rail and the need for active participation in this sector. The private sector will play a role in poverty alleviation and job creation. Mesela also talks about the policy’s that need to be put through the system quickly to meet the time frame!