The “state” is presenting new legislation which will mean that funds allocated to Prasa will be transferred to fund the failed Sanral e-toll system.
R2 billion is allegedly involved in the transfer after R 3 billion of Prasa money was transferred to Sanral already in 2018.
Transport economists believe this is a step in the wrong direction as the rail transport network urgently needs money to improve the outdated infrastructure so that rail transport can once again take its rightful place in the South African transport system and ease the pressure on roads.
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