Creecy rejects claims that govt's plans to involve private sector in SA's rail revitalistation amounts to privatisation

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has rejected claims that government’s plans to involve the private sector in South Africa’s rail revitalisation efforts amount to privatisation.

This follows government’s official launch of a series of requests for information to attract private sector participation to boost the sector.

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During a media briefing in Pretoria on Sunday, Creecy made assurances that the state would retain ownership of all rail and port infrastructure while opening space for private investment to improve efficiency and expand rail services.

She said there were no plans to sell vital public assets.

"I think if you look at the areas where we are requesting investment, it is in areas where we are expanding and developing new services and modernising the passenger rail system."