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I read with interest Bekezela Phakathi’s article on the scrap metal industry (“Calls for more nuanced approach to metal theft crisis”, April 6). I believe it all boils down to security. What price are Transnet and other parastatals prepared to pay?
Before 1994 we had the Railway Police to protect the railways, and we could travel anywhere and send anything by rail. Now, the overhead cables are frequently stolen and stations looted.
I am doing some work at a large motor company where the security is tops; I would go so far as to say not even a ball bearing is stolen. It can be done.
Graham Paice Via email
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LETTER: Stopping metal theft
I read with interest Bekezela Phakathi’s article on the scrap metal industry (“Calls for more nuanced approach to metal theft crisis”, April 6). I believe it all boils down to security. What price are Transnet and other parastatals prepared to pay?
Before 1994 we had the Railway Police to protect the railways, and we could travel anywhere and send anything by rail. Now, the overhead cables are frequently stolen and stations looted.
I am doing some work at a large motor company where the security is tops; I would go so far as to say not even a ball bearing is stolen. It can be done.
Graham Paice
Via email
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Send us an email with your comments to letters@businesslive.co.za. Letters of more than 300 words will be edited for length. Anonymous correspondence will not be published. Writers should include a daytime telephone number.
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