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The freight transport section of the National Development Plan 2050 is nothing short of a disgrace - Francois Nortje

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Director of Distribution Junxion at Port of Gauteng Francois Nortje joins the BizNews Power to unpack the flaws inherent in the freight transport section of the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 that was gazetted on the 10th of August. 'This plan is totally flawed, extremely arrogant, written to benefit Transnet only and removed from reality' says Nortje, who calls the backward looking plan nothing short of a disgrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Sep 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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