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Ports body bungles gas deal
The Transnet National Ports Authority’s failure to act in Saldanha Bay could saddle it with costs
Transnet hit by powers cuts
Power cuts are hitting Transnet’s service, its chief executive, Maria Ramos, announced in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The power cuts are a problem, particularly as far as the…
Chinese vessel bearing arms stopped in Durban
The South African Police Service’s explosives unit confirmed on Wednesday that an uncleared Chinese vessel docked at the outer anchorage of Durban harbour was carrying arms.…
Port authority says it can handle Saldanha oil spills
The National Port Authority (NPA) says it can contain any oil spillages in Saldanha Bay harbour, dismissing claims by environmentalists that it did not have an adequate plan or…
Firefighters bring inferno under control in Durban
Firefighters battled for more than four hours on Tuesday evening to control a blaze at Durban’s Island View chemical storage depot. The inferno erupted when three tanks…
Blaze at Durban oil depot
Durban’s Island View oil depot was ablaze on Tuesday night after three tanks exploded. Hundreds of residents on the Bluff flocked to various streets and points to view flames…