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End of the line for another state-owned monopoly in South Africa | SA News

 ·22 Aug 2025

The transport department has signalled the end of Transnet’s rail monopoly in South Africa, opening the door for private sector participation.

South Africa’s government shortlisted 11 private companies to operate on the nation’s freight-rail network and help tackle logistics bottlenecks that have weighed on economic growth.

The companies will now hold talks with state-owned rail operator Transnet SOC Ltd. about securing access to 41 routes and six corridors used to move coal, chrome, manganese, fuel and other goods, Transport Minister…

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