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SMEs in the export and manufacturing sectors are set to benefit from the government's plan to turn around the performance of its rail and ports systems. Photo. Transnet

Export and manufacturing SMEs set to benefit from rail turnaround

February 13, 2026

SMEs in the export and manufacturing sectors are set to benefit from the government's plan to turn around the performance of its rail and ports systems.

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