AFTER THE BELL: Is it really that hard to run cities, towns, sewers and coal trucks? (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses challenges faced by South African companies due to inadequate state infrastructure, including transportation bottlenecks and water supply issues, highlighting the broader economic impact of state failure.

• Exxaro's coal production capacity is 3.9 million tonnes, but Transnet can only transport 2 million tonnes annually
• Companies like Exxaro and Astral face challenges due to state infrastructure failures, leading to additional costs
• High unemployment and political rhetoric around illegal immigrants contribute to social tensions
• State failure impacts daily life and economic activities, with inefficient management of essential services