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Recently, TFR has been seeking state intervention following a steep increase of cable theft incidents.

The managing executive of the Central Corridor at Transnet Freight Rail, Rudzani Ligege, said that it was impossible to police all 740 kilometres of the line and they needed help.

Untu members downed tools on Thursday and their counterparts from Satawu joined them on Monday.

Workers affiliated with the United Transport & Allied Trade Union and South African Transport and Allied Workers Union are demanding a wage increase of between 12% and 13.5%.

Transnet workers downed tools on Thursday after the company offered a 3% wage hike.

Minerals Council SA says Transnet's failing rail and port systems have resulted in a R50 billion export loss for the mining sector so far this year.

Minerals Council SA says Transnet's failing rail and port systems have resulted in a R50 billion export loss for the mining sector so far this year.