United National Transport Union (Untu) says it will oppose deployment of private security firms as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) intends to retrench more than 600 workers.
United National Transport Union (Untu) has declared that it will reject deployment of private security companies while the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) have capable and trained security officers to safeguard the country’s rail infrastructure.
This comes against the backdrop of Prasa intentions to cut over 600 jobs in its long-distance passenger services division.
The state-owned enterprise initiated retrenchment processes under Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act in May 2026.
The agency cited severe financial constraints and the extended inactivity of certain rail corridors as reasons for the cuts, stating it can no longer continue to pay employees who are unable to perform productive work.
