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EWN Oct 21
State offers to pay R1.6m for software to break Transnet corruption trial deadlock
ewn.co.za/2026/10/21/state-offers-to-pay-r16m-for-software-to-break-transnet-corruption-trial-deadlock
EWN Oct 22
Transnet corruption trial: High Court yet to rule on strike-off bid: On Wednesday, the Johannesburg High Court reserved judgment until 26 November in the Section ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/22/transnet-corruption-trial-high-court-yet-to-rule-on-strike-off-bid
Port in peril — former Transnet workers recalled to cover for Durban Gateway Terminal
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-18-port-in-peril-former-transnet-workers-recalled-to-cover-for-durban-gateway-terminal/
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The state will be left insolvent if the high court in Johannesburg delivers a precedent-setting judgment for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to buy an ... Show more
NPA blocks demands in bid to collapse Transnet state capture case : The accused want the Idac case struck from the roll due to numerous delays
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-10-19-npa-blocks-demands-in-bid-to-collapse-transnet-state-capture-case/
Cape Town Underground drug tunnels exposed as 281 occupiers lose Transnet eviction battle
iol.co.za/business/2026-10-02-cape-town-underground-drug-tunnels-exposed-as-281-occupiers-lose-transnet-eviction-battle/
EWN Oct 16
State, defence at loggerheads over bid to have Transnet corruption case struck off roll
ewn.co.za/2026/10/16/state-defence-at-loggerheads-over-bid-to-have-transnet-corruption-case-struck-off-roll
EWN Oct 13
Transnet invests in restoring reliability of SA’s iron ore rail corridor: The 861-kilometre line connects Sishen in the Northern Cape to the Port of Saldanha in ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/13/transnet-invests-in-restoring-reliability-of-sa-s-iron-ore-rail-corridor
sabcnews.com Oct 12
VIDEO | Transnet's annual Iron Ore Line maintenance gets underway
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Flagship project hits headwinds at Durban port: New IT system at Durban Gateway Terminal causes delays and frustration
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/news/2026-10-10-flagship-project-hits-headwinds-at-durban-port/
Eviction paused: Housing lobby’s last-ditch SCA bid to save hundreds from N1 removal
news24.com/southafrica/news/eviction-paused-housing-lobbys-last-ditch-sca-bid-to-save-hundreds-from-n1-removal-20261006-0654
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Transnet procurement officials warned of Richards Bay equipment irregularities, documents show
mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-05-transnet-procurement-officials-warned-of-richards-bay-equipment-irregularities-documents-show/
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Durban’s latest port crisis fuels doubt in Transnet tie-up with private sector: Switching to a new operating system last month sparked a series of delays at ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-29-durbans-latest-port-crisis-fuels-doubt-in-transnet-tie-up-with-private-sector/
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businesstech.co.za Sep 25
State-owned company looking for a R44 billion private partnership: Transnet is looking for a private partner to expand a key manganese corridor.
businesstech.co.za/news/business/876958/state-owned-company-looking-for-a-r44-billion-private-partnership/
EWN Sep 25
Transnet seeks private partner for R44bn manganese export corridor: Transnet said the aim was to consolidate manganese exports at Ngqura, improve rail and port ...
ewn.co.za/2026/09/25/transnet-seeks-private-partner-for-r44bn-manganese-export-corridor
Newzroom Afrika Sep 10
[BREAKING NEWS] Transnet reports a profit of R4.6 billion for the first time in 4 years.#Newzroom405
Newzroom Afrika Sep 10
[WATCH] Transnet CFO Nosipho Maphumulo announces that the entity has received a clean audit and a R4.6bn profit for the year that ended March 2026 ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 21
Museum makes Burton exhibit permanent: A new, permanent exhibit dedicated to the workers of the former Burton clothing factory has been unveiled at Goole Museum ...
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Transnet rail manager asks Treasury for R26bn to refurbish network: Private sector partnerships and a new Botswana corridor to revive rail and boost trade
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ANDILE SANGQU | Transnet’s recovery is a milestone, not a destination: Sustained discipline and collaboration key to long-term logistics recovery ...
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businesstech.co.za Aug 25
Iconic Carlton Centre up for sale in South Africa – along with golf courses and shopping malls owned by the government
businesstech.co.za/news/property/871761/iconic-carlton-centre-up-for-sale-in-south-africa-along-with-golf-courses-and-shopping-malls-owned-by-the-government/
sabcnews.com Sep 10
WATCH | Transnet has returned to profit, reporting net earnings of R4.6 billion for the year ended March 2026, after years of consecutive losses ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 10
ON AIR | Welcome to the Thursday edition of the #FullView with @_BongiweZwane and Thulasizwe Simelane, live now on SABC News Channel 404 ... Show more
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Newzroom Afrika Sep 10
[WATCH] For years, Transnet’s struggling rail network and congested ports have been a major drag on South Africa’s economy ... Show more
EWN Aug 24
Transnet puts iconic Carlton Centre and 14 other properties on the market: The state-owned logistics company has identified a range of assets for potential ...
ewn.co.za/2026/08/24/transnet-puts-iconic-carlton-centre-and-14-other-properties-on-the-market
‘Double-dipping’ ructions at Inseta: Probe launched as Gloria Mnguni, who is also a senior Transnet executive, denies anything is amiss with payment
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Whistleblowers lift lid on Transnet procurement: Sworn affidavits submitted to the Hawks by whistleblowers allege that senior Transnet executives ignored ...
mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-03-whistleblowers-lift-lid-on-transnet-procurement/
End of an era? Iconic Carlton Centre put up for sale: Transnet has announced a significant property sale, offering 15 assets, including the iconic Carlton Centre ...
iol.co.za/business/2026-08-25-end-of-an-era-iconic-carlton-centre-put-up-for-sale/
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Newzroom Afrika Aug 29
Transnet plans to sell or lease 15 non-core properties, including Johannesburg’s iconic Carlton Centre. Government departments and state-owned entities have 30 ... Show more
Transnet seeks private partners for neglected branch rail lines: B-network revival aims to unlock economic activity and shift freight from road to rail
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Record 910,000 cars pass through Transnet ports in a year: Cheaper Asian brands have flooded South Africa, resulting in more activity at the country’s ports
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Transnet prepares for billion-rand challenges in the upcoming fruit export season
iol.co.za/business/2026-08-18-transnet-prepares-for-billion-rand-challenges-in-the-upcoming-fruit-export-season/
Report implicates Transnet execs in R1.2bn corruption at Richards Bay port terminal
news24.com/politics/report-implicates-transnet-execs-in-r12bn-corruption-at-richards-bay-port-terminal-20260801-0704
Paid articlePaywallVUSLAT BAYOGLU | Private sector must prove its mettle in power and logistics: Now that private companies have a foothold in running the freight rail network ...
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- According to a 2023 report by Harvard University’s Growth Lab, state weaknesses account for 40% of South Africa’s growth underperformance since the 2008 global financial crisis.
- The reforms opened the way for private investors to access parts of Transnet’s rail network, where they are expected to improve infrastructure, rolling stock and efficiency through capital and expertise.
- Transnet Port Terminals increased revenue by 5.7% to R19.5 billion through operational improvements, while Transnet Pipeline reported 21% higher revenue on higher tariffs as shipped volumes declined.
- Eskom’s reported 2025 costs for renewable independent power producers rose to R2,189 per MWh, compared with R546 per MWh for coal-fired power.
Call for Minister of Transport to act against Transnet executives: Labour organisations are calling for the immediate suspension of Transnet Port Terminals CEO ...
mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-08-13-call-for-minister-of-transport-to-act-against-transnet-executives/
Now it’s a war room to fix Cape Town’s ‘worst in the world’ port: Transnet, shipping agents and container lines will brainstorm to integrate operations at the ...
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Fresh hope in SA sparked by perked-up markets and reforms: Suddenly, we’ve swung from despair to hope, with Transnet’s recovery, surging gold and platinum prices ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-06-why-my-hope-is-springing-eternal-once-again/
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Durban Port docks largest crude oil tanker at Prince Edward Graving Dock in more than a decade
iol.co.za/business/2026-07-28-durban-port-docks-largest-crude-oil-tanker-at-prince-edward-graving-dock-in-more-than-a-decade/
The Citizen Jul 10
More delays in Malusi Gigaba’s Transnet corruption case as state eyes 2027 trial start
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/courts/malusi-gigaba-transnet-corruption-case-delay/
EWN Jul 28
Transnet land eviction: why no emergency housing?: Ndifuna Ukwazi said that communities' rights are being trampled on, while councillor welcomes court ruling.
ewn.co.za/2026/07/28/transnet-land-eviction-why-no-emergency-housing
OpinionBusani Ngcaweni | From SARS to IDAC: Mbeki’s ‘counter-revolution’ seen in weak institutions
news24.com/opinions/analysis/busani-ngcaweni-from-sars-to-idac-mbekis-counter-revolution-seen-in-weak-institutions-20260729-0889
Paid articlePaywall300km of rail still broken: Kumba won’t raise sales hopes yet: With more than 300km of rail to be replaced, Kumba will not yet raise its sales forecast.
news24.com/business/companies/300km-of-rail-still-broken-kumba-wont-raise-sales-hopes-yet-20260728-1021
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Cape Town welcomes major step to improve its struggling port: Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has praised Transnet's decision to seek private sector partners to ...
ewn.co.za/2026/07/21/cape-town-welcomes-major-step-to-improve-its-struggling-port
EWN Jul 09
Transnet blacklists 7 companies found to have engaged in corruption: Transnet Port Terminals has successfully applied to the National Treasury to blacklist the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/07/09/transnet-blacklists-7-companies-found-to-have-engaged-in-corruption
EWN Jul 16
Transnet beefs up security against rail theft with drones, intelligence: Transnet is ramping up its fight against rail theft with drones, intelligence-led ...
ewn.co.za/2026/07/16/transnet-beefs-up-security-against-rail-theft-with-drones-intelligence
Transnet unveils 25-year private partnership to transform Port of Cape Town operations
iol.co.za/business/2026-07-21-transnet-unveils-25-year-private-partnership-to-transform-port-of-cape-town-operations/
SOLLY LETSOALO | Transnet is turning the tide at Cape Town port: Enhancements such as new equipment and new ways of working are bearing fruit at this key trade ...
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BMW ramps up the use of rail as Transnet improves: BMW SA reports improvements both in rail and at ports such as Durban, which is helping it transport more goods ...
news24.com/business/companies/bmw-ramps-up-the-use-of-rail-as-transnet-improves-20260701-0913
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Transnet blacklists 7 firms for fraud, including Tongaat litigator ‘proxy’: Transnet Port Terminals says it has secured approval to blacklist seven companies ...
news24.com/business/companies/transnet-blacklists-7-firms-for-fraud-including-tongaat-litigator-proxy-20260710-0911
Barbara Creecy has made the hard yards in rail reform: Transport Minister Barbara Creecy heralds a new era for South Africa’s freight rail by approving 11 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-09-transport-minister-barbara-creecy-has-made-the-hard-yards-in-rail-reform/
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Transnet tried railroading R1bn tender in 2 nights but pumped brakes after ‘irregularity’
news24.com/politics/transnet-tried-railroading-r1bn-tender-in-2-nights-but-pumped-brakes-after-irregularity-20260707-1255
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eNCA Jul 09
Transnet's coal line shows signs of recovery: There are further signs of improvement in South Africa's rail network.
enca.com/business/transnets-coal-line-shows-signs-recovery
Transnet fuel pipeline project costs soar to R28bn: MPP project now 16 years behind schedule as regulator moves to shield consumers from steep tariff hikes
timeslive.co.za/news/business/2026-07-04-transnet-fuel-pipeline-project-costs-soar-to-r28bn/
sabcnews.com Jun 29
MADLANGA COMMISSION | Tumelo Nku says: “I confirm that the R60,000 cash I had with me was intended to pay people in Durban, in particular Khuzwayo ... Show more
Transnet says port driver rules not linked to illegal immigration crackdown: New driver documentation rules at Durban terminals take effect in July
timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-28-transnet-says-port-driver-rules-not-linked-to-illegal-immigration-crackdown/
Main South African ports weather storm of criticism – just as they’re getting better
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-28-main-south-african-ports-weather-storm-of-criticism-just-as-theyre-getting-better/
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Durban Port fire incident: No injuries reported as investigations begin: Transnet Port Terminals investigates a fire incident at the Point Multi-Purpose Terminal ...
iol.co.za/news/2026-06-24-durban-port-fire-incident-no-injuries-reported-as-investigations-begin/
Exxaro says it can double coal exports if Transnet delivers: The miner says it could sell significantly more coal into the global market if rail constraints are ...
news24.com/business/companies/exxaro-says-it-can-double-coal-exports-if-transnet-delivers-20260622-1067
Paid articlePaywallTransnet invites bids for its leasing company: Transnet CEO says a substantial amount of unmet freight demand, driven by a shortage of available rolling stock ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/2026-06-22-transnet-invites-bids-for-its-leasing-company/
‘Mission impossible’ trafficking plus Transnet info leak linked to R286m cocaine — Hawks cop
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-06-08-mission-impossible-trafficking-plus-transnet-info-leak-linked-to-r286m-cocaine-hawks-cop/
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'Without intelligence, we’re blind': Authorities tackle drug trafficking challenges at South Africa’s seaports
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-06-14-without-intelligence-were-blind-authorities-tackle-drug-trafficking-challenges-at-south-africas-seaports/
Transnet bosses celebrate Saldanha Terminal milestone after hard push : R4bn to upgrade Africa’s largest iron ore export facility
timeslive.co.za/news/2026-06-03-transnet-bosses-celebrate-saldanha-terminal-milestone-after-hard-push/
Transnet’s homework piles up amid reforms: TPT chief executive says utility working to ensure it is not outflanked by private sector participants due to its SOE ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/2026-06-06-transnets-homework-piles-up-amid-reforms/
sabcnews.com Jun 03
PRESIDENCY BUDGET VOTE | President Cyril Ramaphosa says for years corruption, dysfunction and mismanagement at Transnet severely impacted growth ... Show more
Rail network statement 2.0 coming soon, says transport minister: Updated statement to provide greater certainty to freight operators, says Barbara Creecy
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-06-03-rail-network-statement-20-coming-soon-says-transport-minister/
Black Business Council backs court bid against Transnet over foreign-only rails tender
news24.com/business/economy/black-business-council-backs-court-bid-against-transnet-over-foreign-only-rails-tender-20260516-0727
Paid articlePaywall Inside Eskom’s tainted R21bn diesel contract: From R3-billion in alleged prepayments, to a contract awarded to a group under investigation for bribing Transnet ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-10-inside-eskoms-tainted-r21bn-diesel-contract/
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Transnet ports unit signs 25-year operator deal for LNG regasification facility: Ukwanda LNG is a joint venture between Tamasa Energy Group and the Strategic ...
timeslive.co.za/news/2026-05-28-transnet-ports-unit-signs-25-year-operator-deal-for-lng-regasification-facility/
EWN May 09
High court grants Gigaba and co-accused more time to consult: The matter was briefly heard in court on Friday and has been postponed to the 10th of July.
ewn.co.za/2026/05/18/gigaba-and-transnet-trio-high-court-grants-defense-more-time-to-consult
