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National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
13th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) will adopt a two-pronged approach to addressing the rail, port and road crises currently undermining growth and job creation in South Africa, whereby... 


Presidency Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks
South African government’s Vulindlela reforms will not be minor, assures Presidency official
12th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African government’s Operation Vulindlela (“opening up”) is intended to result in major reforms to key sectors of the economy, Presidency Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks assured... 


Fundamental economic reforms gathering pace, Ramaphosa says
12th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The latest report from Operation Vulindlela, a joint project of the Presidency, the National Treasury and other key government departments, outlines progress in implementing far-reaching,... 


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South Africa's transport network holding economic growth back
12th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s transport modalities – all of them – are currently unable to support greater economic growth in the country. So warned South African Association of Freight Forwarders CEO Juanita... 


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SA’s logistics chain in ‘desperate’ need of PPPs – SAAFF 
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Port and rail parastatal Transnet and government cannot “go it alone” to repair South Africa’s strained logistics network, says South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) CEO Dr... 


Cameroon to start building railway to disputed iron-ore project in August
7th June 2023 By: Reuters

Cameroon will begin construction in August of a railway line connecting its coast to a large iron-ore deposit straddling its border with Congo Republic, the interim mines minister said. The central... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a meeting of Ministers and CEOs at the Union Buildings on June 6
Top CEOs sign up to help tackle South Africa’s energy, transport and crime crises
7th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

CEOs from some of South Africa’s largest companies – including Sasol’s Fleetwood Grobler, Anglo American’s Nolitha Fakude, former Exxaro CEO Mxolisi Mgojo, Toyota South Africa’s Andrew Kirby,... 


Registrations for twelfth IHHA Conference now open
Registrations for twelfth IHHA Conference now open
6th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The planning for the highly anticipated twelfth International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference is well under way and it promises to be a remarkable gathering of heavy haul professionals at... 


Derailment, cable theft disrupts TFR's iron-ore rail corridor
6th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) on June 5 reported that its iron-ore corridor had been severely impacted on by a derailment and cable theft. TFR said 20 iron-ore loaded wagons had derailed... 


PRASA chairperson axed
6th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leonard Ramatlakane has been relieved of his duties as chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). This follows an investigation by PRASA into the misuse by Ramatlakane of one... 


Gautrain Management Agency CEO William Dachs will step down in February 2024
Gautrain to start search for new CEO as Dachs prepares to step down in Feb 2024
5th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Gauteng Transport and Logistics MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says a recruitment process is under way to appoint a new Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) CEO. Current CEO William Dachs will step down at... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
South Africa’s locomotive shortage unresolved after China visit
2nd June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said he’s yet to resolve an impasse with China that’s held up the delivery of locomotives and parts essential to improving... 


19 of PRASA’s 40 corridors reopened but providing peak-period service only
2nd June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has seen passenger numbers plummet from 600-million a year in the 2014/15 financial year, to 15-million in the last financial year, says CEO... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mining industry has critical role in closing energy supply gap – Mantashe
31st May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is convinced that mining companies can supplement State-owned Eskom’s supply of electricity, and that this would be critical for narrowing the... 


Omnia buys 20 rail tankers to support local ammonia supply chain
29th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

In a proactive response to recent industry dynamics and the pressure faced by global supply chains, JSE-listed Omnia Group says it is taking decisive steps to strengthen a robust ammonia supply... 


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Theft disrupts rail line serving Durban port
24th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

The rail line running from Africa’s biggest container port to South Africa’s richest province ran at 25% of its capacity over the past week because of theft, vandalism and rail damage. The 688 km... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Gordhan promises new-look Eskom by March as he outlines SOE Holdco progress
23rd May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the restructuring under way at South Africa’s troubled State-owned electricity producer will result in a new-look entity that “will no longer be the... 


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Citrus growers call on DPE to urgently invest in rail for future growth
22nd May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has called on Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to announce a turnaround to fix the current freight rail... 


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PRASA not sustainable at current passenger numbers, but remedial work continues – CEO
18th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has seen passenger numbers plummet from 600-million a year in the 2014/15 financial year, to 15-million in the last financial year, says CEO... 


TFR reports derailment on North Corridor
12th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is operating its North Corridor on reduced load, after a train, enroute to Richards Bay, derailed on Thursday. TFR said in a statement on Friday that 49... 


Functional passenger rail service will sustain 51 493 jobs – City of Cape Town
12th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has completed its preliminary financial analysis and impact assessment report as part of a feasibility study on the devolution of commuter rail services from the... 


Siemens technician working on new signalling systems for Prasa
Siemens Mobility ensures improved passenger safety with PRASA Gauteng resignalling project
10th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Railway technology company Siemens Mobility has successfully completed the Gauteng resignalling project, which it describes as the largest signalling project in South African history. The project... 


Minerals Council South Africa outgoing CEO Roger Baxter
Emerging miners highlight impact of energy, logistics constraints on economic growth
8th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The South African economy is limited to 1.5% potential growth a year because there is no productivity growth. National productivity has declined for five years consecutively, highlighting the... 


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Rampant corruption at Eskom drags down South Africa
8th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

On a late Thursday afternoon last November, in the midst of rolling blackouts implemented by South Africa’s state-owned electricity company, a contractor at a power station in the eastern... 


SADPO vice chairperson Lyndon de Meillon
Lack of energy, logistics challenges eroding emerging miners' profitability, viability
5th May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The significant electricity shortages in South Africa and the significant logistics constraints, especially for bulk commodities, are eroding junior and emerging miners' profitability, with some... 


TFR bolsters manganese export capacity
4th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) says it is providing additional capacity for the export of manganese through the extension of the current Mamathwane crossing loop in the Northern Cape. This... 


Gordhan in China to fast-track locomotives, spares delivery to Transnet
2nd May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has embarked on a previously announced official trip to China. He is leading a delegation to meet with his counterparts in the Chinese government as part... 


PRASA has restored 16 corridors to date, says Transport Minister
28th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has restarted the Langa to Nyanga commuter rail service on Cape Town’s Central Line after three years of dormancy. “The devastation that we... 


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Functional passenger rail service to sustain 51 493 jobs – City of Cape Town
24th April 2023 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has completed its preliminary financial analysis and impact assessment report as part of a feasibility study on the devolution of commuter rail services from the... 


TPT expects to invest just over R8-billion over the next five years
South African port operator pursuing R8bn OEM strategy in bid to bolster equipment performance
24th April 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is optimistic that its emerging strategy of entering into long-term agreements with original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the supply and life-cycle maintenance... 


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Collapse in rail service has increased road freight volumes and risks
21st April 2023 By: Donna Slater

A spate of attention-grabbing road safety incidents involving trucks has sparked debate about the state of land transport in South Africa and brought the safety of trucks and their operators into... 


Transnet rebuilding internal audit capabilities
17th April 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet says it is repositioning and strengthening its internal audit function to ensure improved governance and internal controls. A key part of this includes implementation of a... 


PRASA's head office
RSR issues 29-month operating permit for PRASA
17th April 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed the issuing of an operating permit by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), which is valid for 29 months. The agency was able to satisfy... 


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