Transnet have announced that as of Monday, 1 June 2014, all employees at its terminals in the Eastern Cape are now employed directly by the company. This follows a Transnet-wide […]
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Night of horror: homes bombed, cars burnt in violent attacks against non-striking workers
Coordinated attacks in the early hours of 6 June have renewed intimidation, violence and general lawlessness targeted at Transnet workers who have chosen not to take part in strike action […]
CCMA dismisses NUMSA bid to picket at PE Terminal
Attempts by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) to extend its strike action to the Port Elizabeth Terminal has been rejected by The Commission for Conciliation Mediation […]
Delivering its first Transnet fuel order
Gulfstream Energy has successfully completed its first fuel deliveries to the ports of Richards Bay, Durban, East London and Saldanha. As one of nine companies collectively awarded the R 15.5bn […]
Protest action condemned at Ngqura container terminal
The violence, thuggery and intimidation that has accompanied the industrial action at the Ngqura Container Terminal has been condemned by Transnet in the strongest possible terms. Siyabulela Mhlaluka, GM: Eastern […]
First group graduates from Transnet’s marine school
As Transnet accelerates its skills development drive to meet its ambitious growth objectives the first group of trainees graduated from the company’s Maritime School of Excellence. The group of 83 […]
NPA announces 5.9 percent increase in cargo dues
The last-minute announcement of a 5.9 percent increase in cargo dues by the National Ports Authority has shocked the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The notice of the increase […]
Multi Billion Rand fuel deal
A five year R15,5 billion contract to supply fuel to Transnet has been awarded to nine black and women owned companies. Following the announcement of this historic deal Simon Foulds speaks […]
Transnet responds to locomotive media statements
In a media statement Transnet states it has noted with concern the misleading and mischievous reports over the weekend intended to cast aspersions on the integrity and vigour of the […]
Transnet awards largest-ever locomotive supply contract in South Africa’s history
A R50 Billion contract for the building of 1064 locomotives has been awarded by Transnet to four global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Transnet said in a statement it had awarded […]