Transnet ‘went off track’ to sweeten Chinese deal

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Transnet jumped through hoops, broke the law and astronomically inflated prices just to secure a Chinese locomotive company a sweet R25bn deal – a transaction facilitated by the Guptas and their cronies at the state-owned entity.

 

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I don't see anything wrong. China is our BRICS partner. As long as the west are not benefiting I'm happy.

Somebody must be charged now. Hope the Hawks and the NPA are listening.

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