In the News Today: RFA CEO Gavin Kelly says there is no time to waste in efforts to make SA ports more attractive.
The Road Freight Association (RFA) says the decision last week by the Durban high court temporarily interdicting Transnet from concluding a multi-year deal to bring in private participation at the crown jewel of SA’s port system, the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2), has left it disheartened.
RFA CEO Gavin Kelly on Friday reacted to the court’s decision to temporarily bar the freight and rail operator from sealing the 25-year concession deal with Philippines-based multinational terminal operator International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI)… continue reading HERE.
Economic Activities: The economy of Pietermaritzburg is diverse, including sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and retail.

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Boet – brother. This term is usually used in reference to a male friend or companion.Example: “Hey my boet, see you at the game tonight!”
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Now Now – immediately / soon. A confusing phrase for non-locals meaning sometime soon – sooner than just now but quicker than right now.Example: “We’re going to the beach now now!” (But first we have to pack our swimming gear, stop at gas station and maybe get some snacks…).