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Transnet Freight Rail

Transnet reports R7.3 billion loss amid Natref litigation and operational ‘challenges’
National
/ 2 September 2024

Transnet reports R7.3 billion loss amid Natref litigation and operational ‘challenges’

Total and Sasol litigation has ballooned the logistics operators’ losses, but executives have set a target for profit in 2024/5

By Lyse Comins
Transnet seeks government financial support, but mum on details
Business
/ 24 October 2023

Transnet seeks government financial support, but mum on details

The state-owned logistics entity, plagued by R130 billion in debt and neglected infrastructure, has presented a turnaround plan to claw its way back to profitability

By Lyse Comins
Transnet’s privatisation plans
Business
/ 12 October 2023

Transnet’s privatisation plans

The 124-page Roadmap for the Freight Logistics System in South Africa sets out the path for expanded private investment in the country’s rail network

By Sarah Smit
Transnet board going nowhere, Gordhan tells Durban business chamber
National
/ 20 September 2023

Transnet board going nowhere, Gordhan tells Durban business chamber

eThekwini businesses have urged the minister to fire executive members of the board, saying they are responsible for service delivery failures at the port

By Lyse Comins
Transnet records R5.7bn loss
Business
/ 1 September 2023

Transnet records R5.7bn loss

Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan said the company only achieving 26.3% of its targets was ‘unacceptable’

By Lyse Comins
Former Transnet chief exec Siyabonga Gama, Gupta associate Eric Wood arrested
National
/ 27 May 2022

Former Transnet chief exec Siyabonga Gama, Gupta associate Eric Wood arrested

Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and four others have been arrested on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

By Sarah Smit
Gupta kickbacks: Zondo recommends investigations into Gigaba, Molefe, Gama and Singh
Politics
/ 1 February 2022

Gupta kickbacks: Zondo recommends investigations into Gigaba, Molefe, Gama and Singh

The Zondo commission’s second report deals with the capture of Transnet through the Gupta racketeering enterprise

By Sarah Smit
Ex-official rails against Transnet
Article
/ 29 April 2015

Ex-official rails against Transnet

Former legal affairs executive manager Harry Lekalakala, who is claiming constructive dismissal, says he was targeted for flagging serious misconduct.

By Matuma Letsoala
Transnet official accused of misconduct sues for R1.1m
Article
/ 16 April 2015

Transnet official accused of misconduct sues for R1.1m

Senior executive Harry Lekalakala resigned after being served with a precautionary suspension over allegations of corruption and gross misconduct.

By Matuma Letsoala
Consortium clings to ‘trade secrets’
Article
/ 31 October 2013

Consortium clings to ‘trade secrets’

The consortium awarded a multibillion-rand tender wants its shareholding details to remain a secret.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
No more easy money for parastatal bosses
Article
/ 14 March 2012

No more easy money for parastatal bosses

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has suspended pay rises for parastatal CEOs and board members until a remuneration policy has been set up.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 November 2011

Transnet commits R68bn to improve rail infrastructure

Transnet Freight Rail has set aside more than R68-billion to improve its infrastructure over the next three years.

By Ngoako Matsha
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Article
/ 28 October 2011

Delivering development and growth for a nation

Transnet Freight Rail operates an iron ore line which is the only line of its kind in southern Africa and the world’s second longest heavy haul line.

By Advertorial Supplement
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Article
/ 9 October 2011

Transnet opens magnetite route

A unit of state-owned freight company Transnet has opened a line to transport magnetite for export after disruptions caused by damage to a bridge.

By Staff Reporter
Transnet’s rolling mass action
Article
/ 24 June 2011

Transnet’s rolling mass action

Accused of failing industry, it is playing a swift game of infrastructure catch-up.

By John Batwell
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Article
/ 10 December 2010

Party loyalists in line for top Transnet job

ANC, Cosatu and youth league leaders have been lobbying for the appointment of Lucky Montana or Siyabonga Gama as chief executive officer.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
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Article
/ 22 July 2008

Newly developed tiger wire changes when melted down

The increasing rate of the amount of copper cables being stolen has put pressure on affected companies to implement interventions.

By Thembelihle Tshabalala

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