In the state capture commission of inquiry’s fifth report released a fortnight ago, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo called for a special commission of inquiry to probe the Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa (Prasa).This is despite the extensive evidence heard before the Commission about the rot at the state rail service. Chief Justice Zondo devoted more than 200 pages of his fifth report to the capture of Prasa, the lion’s share of which interrogated the Swifambo and Siyangena contracts. In this hour, we unpack the state of railway in light of this recommendation and the future outlook of the sector.

 

Guest: Dr. Mathetha Mokonyama - Impact Area Manager: Transport Systems and Operations at CSIR

 

Guest: Mesela Nhlapo - Chief Executive Officer at the African Rail Industry Association