South Africa's Transport Minister Barbara Creecy criticizes road maintenance funds return, promises to address underspending, and plans to revitalize railway sector.

South Africa's Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, criticized the return of road maintenance funds to the National Treasury, calling it "unconscionable." She pledged to address underspending by the Department of Transport entities and provincial transport departments, and highlighted the need to revitalize the country's railway sector. A "planning component" will be established to consider strategic value of branch lines and unlock state and private investment.

July 15, 2024
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