Africa Daily - Is it the end of the line for South Africa’s railway criminals?
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A robust rail network helped South Africa become the continent’s most industrialised nation.
And for many people, the train has been the most affordable form of transport.
But in recent years, South Africa’s railways have started to fall into disrepair.
Criminals have found the that cables and rails can be stolen and sold for scrap.
More than 200km of steel rails were taken across the country in November alone.
And in some places, trains are coming to a halt.
Can the government’s plans to revitalise the network get the trains back on track?
Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja)
Reporting: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje)
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Published on Wednesday, 19th January 2022.
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