South Africa's state-owned entity, Transnet, is grappling with a range of challenges that are undermining its operations, from cable theft to community-related issues.

Speaking to Channel Africa at the 2024 South African Heavy Haul Association Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Chief Executive Officer of Transnet Freight Rail, Russell Baatjies, highlighted that among these challenges, cable theft is the most problematic and widespread.

<p>South Africa's state-owned entity, Transnet, is grappling with a range of challenges that are undermining its operations, from cable theft to community-related issues.</p>
<p>Speaking to Channel Africa at the 2024 South African Heavy Haul Association Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Chief Executive Officer of Transnet Freight Rail, Russell Baatjies, highlighted that among these challenges, cable theft is the most problematic and widespread.</p>