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Newlyn Group unveils groundbreaking rail terminal at Durban port

Newlyn Group unveils groundbreaking rail terminal at Durban port

Source: Supplied.

IRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. The UK’s trade commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, and South Africa’s minister of public works and infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala signing an MoU aimed at strengthening co-operation regarding project preparation, -appraisal and -development.

Sustainable infrastructure symposium: 6 agreements signed at #SIDSSA24

25 Mar 2024

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

Aa-isha Hassiem 19 Mar 2024

Michelle Phillips has been made permanent CEO of Transnet.

Minerals Council welcomes permanent Transnet leadership appointments

29 Feb 2024

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SIU to investigate Home Affairs and Prasa

19 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

African Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

Source: © Transnet Cape Town Terminal. The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDSSA) 2024 sees the official partnership between the Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) and the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and a collection of its members as implementation partners

Association of African Exhibition Organisers partners on the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium 2024

22 Jan 2024

Transnet partially restores service on coal export line

Transnet partially restores service on coal export line

19 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Malusi Mthuli, provincial head for FNB Commercial Property Finance in KZN.

Commercial property market in KZN showing remarkable resilience and growth

4 Jan 2024

Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply

Sandiso Phaliso 27 Dec 2023

#BestofBiz 2023: Logistics & Transport

#BestofBiz 2023: Logistics & Transport

19 Dec 2023

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Prasa’s long distance trains resumes service

4 Dec 2023

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Court dismisses Prasa commuter application for delictual damages

2 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

Limpopo housing market surges as scenic Hoedspruit draws diverse buyers

31 Oct 2023

Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Nelson Banya 26 Oct 2023

This is where people are occupying Metrorail's Central Line in Cape Town

Sandiso Phaliso and GroundUp staff 26 Oct 2023

Prasa launches accommodation to house NSFAS students

Prasa launches accommodation to house NSFAS students

25 Oct 2023

Source: Archive | Transnet

Transnet CEO, CFO to step down

Amna Karimi, Bhargav Acharya and Nelson Banya 2 Oct 2023

Rescue efforts continue amidst extensive damage and road closures

27 Sep 2023

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President's assurances

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President's assurances

Matthew Hirsch 8 Sep 2023

Prasa warns job seekers against fake website

Prasa warns job seekers against fake website

5 Sep 2023

Transnet swings to heavy loss as rail volumes decline

Transnet swings to heavy loss as rail volumes decline

1 Sep 2023

Prasa promises full service on Cape Town's Northern Line by December

Prasa promises full service on Cape Town's Northern Line by December

Tariro Washinyira 31 Aug 2023

Prasa spends R2.1bn on rail infrastructure in Gauteng

Prasa spends R2.1bn on rail infrastructure in Gauteng

29 Aug 2023

Source:Alexas_Fotos via

Prasa prioritises full recovery of commuter rail services

28 Aug 2023

Source: Department of Public Enterprise (DPE)

#BRICS2023: Brics bank to offer R18bn loan for Transnet's train upgrade

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

Could the Luxembourg Rail Protocol be a game-changer for SA's logistics sector?

Could the Luxembourg Rail Protocol be a game-changer for SA's logistics sector?

17 Aug 2023

Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

Nelson Banya 25 Jul 2023

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Newlyn Group unveils groundbreaking rail terminal at Durban port

Newlyn Group unveils groundbreaking rail terminal at Durban port

5 Apr 2024

Ramaphosa to open new KZN rail terminal and Tetra Pak plant

Ramaphosa to open new KZN rail terminal and Tetra Pak plant

2 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

IRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. The UK’s trade commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey, and South Africa’s minister of public works and infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala signing an MoU aimed at strengthening co-operation regarding project preparation, -appraisal and -development.

Sustainable infrastructure symposium: 6 agreements signed at #SIDSSA24

25 Mar 2024

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

Aa-isha Hassiem 19 Mar 2024

Michelle Phillips has been made permanent CEO of Transnet.

Minerals Council welcomes permanent Transnet leadership appointments

29 Feb 2024

Image source: tadamichi –

SIU to investigate Home Affairs and Prasa

19 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

African Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

Source: © Transnet Cape Town Terminal. The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDSSA) 2024 sees the official partnership between the Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) and the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and a collection of its members as implementation partners

Association of African Exhibition Organisers partners on the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium 2024

22 Jan 2024

Transnet partially restores service on coal export line

Transnet partially restores service on coal export line

19 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Malusi Mthuli, provincial head for FNB Commercial Property Finance in KZN.

Commercial property market in KZN showing remarkable resilience and growth

4 Jan 2024

Cape Town’s railway occupiers are being moved but there are snags with water and sanitation supply

Sandiso Phaliso 27 Dec 2023

#BestofBiz 2023: Logistics & Transport

#BestofBiz 2023: Logistics & Transport

19 Dec 2023

Source: Alexas_Fotos via

Prasa’s long distance trains resumes service

4 Dec 2023

Image source: Leonard Zhukovsky –

Court dismisses Prasa commuter application for delictual damages

2 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.

Limpopo housing market surges as scenic Hoedspruit draws diverse buyers

31 Oct 2023

Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Transnet seeks government bailout as debt mounts

Nelson Banya 26 Oct 2023

This is where people are occupying Metrorail's Central Line in Cape Town

Sandiso Phaliso and GroundUp staff 26 Oct 2023

Prasa launches accommodation to house NSFAS students

Prasa launches accommodation to house NSFAS students

25 Oct 2023

Source: Archive | Transnet

Transnet CEO, CFO to step down

Amna Karimi, Bhargav Acharya and Nelson Banya 2 Oct 2023

Rescue efforts continue amidst extensive damage and road closures

27 Sep 2023

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President's assurances

Cape Town proceeds with rail dispute despite President's assurances

Matthew Hirsch 8 Sep 2023

Prasa warns job seekers against fake website

Prasa warns job seekers against fake website

5 Sep 2023

Transnet swings to heavy loss as rail volumes decline

Transnet swings to heavy loss as rail volumes decline

1 Sep 2023

Prasa promises full service on Cape Town's Northern Line by December

Prasa promises full service on Cape Town's Northern Line by December

Tariro Washinyira 31 Aug 2023

Prasa spends R2.1bn on rail infrastructure in Gauteng

Prasa spends R2.1bn on rail infrastructure in Gauteng

29 Aug 2023

Source:Alexas_Fotos via

Prasa prioritises full recovery of commuter rail services

28 Aug 2023

Source: Department of Public Enterprise (DPE)

#BRICS2023: Brics bank to offer R18bn loan for Transnet's train upgrade

Katja Hamilton 22 Aug 2023

Could the Luxembourg Rail Protocol be a game-changer for SA's logistics sector?

Could the Luxembourg Rail Protocol be a game-changer for SA's logistics sector?

17 Aug 2023

Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

Kumba forced to stockpile more iron ore as rail bottlenecks mount

Nelson Banya 25 Jul 2023

Metrorail disrupted by adverse weather conditions

Metrorail disrupted by adverse weather conditions

11 Jul 2023

Source: Archive | Transnet

Transnet board vacancies highlight need for good governance

3 Jul 2023

Road freight leads recovery in SA's logistics sector

Road freight leads recovery in SA's logistics sector

28 Jun 2023

Transnet reports derailment on iron ore line

Transnet reports derailment on iron ore line

15 Jun 2023

Source: jplenio1 via

Cameroon to start building railway to disputed iron ore project in August

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 Jun 2023

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Search is on for new Gautrain Management Agency CEO

5 Jun 2023

Mzila Mthenjane to take reins as Minerals Council CEO

Mzila Mthenjane to take reins as Minerals Council CEO

Sindy Peters 1 Jun 2023

Source: Bob Adams via

Transnet suspends iron ore railway due to cable theft

Wendell Roelf 1 Jun 2023

Tharisa driven to truck its chrome as rail fails

Tharisa driven to truck its chrome as rail fails

Nelson Banya 22 May 2023

Minister says "no" to City of Cape Town bid to take over the trains

Minister says "no" to City of Cape Town bid to take over the trains

17 May 2023

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