According to the information received from Transnet:
1. This matter is subject of security risks under consideration of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) Workstream 7: Security and has been a focus area prior to the recent media reports relating to Richards bay.
2. The NLCC Workstream 7: Security is also recognised as a Priority Committee of the NATJOINTS and represented by the various Security Cluster Departments of Government. Transnet has reported this particular matter via the NLCC Workstream 7: Security.
(3) With reference to the volumes carried by road freight, the table below offers insight into (a) number of trucks and tonnages over the past three financial years (b) split per commodity type.
Table 1: Tons transported through road freight over past three financial years.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved/Comments
Jacky Molisane P J Gordhan, MP
Acting Director-General Minister
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