Will Privatisation Destroy South Africa?

Is privatising state-owned enterprises the solution to South Africa’s infrastructure crisis, or does it risk leaving millions behind? From the breaking up of Eskom's monopoly to private freight trains running on Transnet’s network and international terminal operators taking over port berths, South Africa is undergoing a massive economic shift. But this isn't the first time privatisation has surfaced—its roots stretch back from late-apartheid sales like Iscor to GEAR in the 1990s and the Telkom listing. In this video, we break down: The real history of privatisation in South Africa The difference between selling assets and structural liberalisation (concessions & third-party access) What is actually happening with Eskom, Transnet, and municipal infrastructure under Operation Vulindlela The core debate: business efficiency versus union warnings of job cuts and profit extraction What happens to the poor who cannot afford commercial, cost-reflective tariffs Who ultimately wins, who loses, and whether every industry should be privatised #SouthAfrica #Privatisation #Eskom #Transnet #SouthAfricanEconomy #OperationVulindlela