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Transnet

Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company, operating as a public enterprise under the Department of Public Enterprises. The organisation manages and integrates the country's rail, port and pipeline infrastructure, playing a critical role in facilitating domestic and export trade. Transnet comprises several operating divisions, including Transnet Freight Rail, which operates the national rail freight network; Transnet National Ports Authority, which manages the country's commercial ports; Transnet Port Terminals, which provides cargo-handling services; and Transnet Pipelines, which transports petroleum products. The company is one of the largest and most capital-intensive of South Africa's state-owned enterprises, with operations spanning the entire logistics value chain. Transnet's rail and port infrastructure is essential for the movement of bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore and manganese, as well as containerised cargo and automotive exports. The organisation has faced operational and financial challenges in recent years, including ageing infrastructure, underinvestment, governance issues and declining performance metrics. National Treasury and the Department of Transport exercise oversight over Transnet's strategic direction and capital allocation. Transnet was established in 1990 as a limited company, succeeding the South African Transport Services, and has since undergone several restructurings to improve efficiency and commercial viability.

Transnet News


Increasing the number of PPP in South Africa
2nd October 2026

South Africa has significant experience with PPPs, but the pace of new transactions have been limited.  According to National Treasury, 35 PPP projects have been completed in South Africa since the... 


Manganese mines and ports.
South Africa’s Tshipi puts 828 000 t of manganese through Namibia’s Port of Lüderitz
30th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The plan-beating sale of manganese ore by Jupiter Mines in its financial year 2026 (FY26) included 828 000 t going through the Port of Lüderitz in Namibia, the ASX-listed company stated in its... 


Port of Ngqura
South Africa's Transnet begins process to expand manganese export capacity
25th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's State-owned logistics operator Transnet said on Friday it has started the process of picking a private sector partner to develop and operate a new manganese export terminal for 25... 


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Much more effort needed to take freight pressure off our national road networks
25th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Much more effort is needed to integrate South Africa’s rail and road networks. There was a time when the bulk of freight traffic was on rail by some margin. Now, the economically damaging excessive... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips speaking at the group's results presentation in Sandton
Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private-sector participation transactions
25th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips says the sale of a 49.99% interest in its largest container terminal last year to International Container Terminal Services had set the tone for the way in which the... 


ARM founder and chairperson Patrice Motsepe.
ARM’s Motsepe emphasises importance of honesty, integrity, governance, meritocracy
25th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The founder and chairperson of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Friday, September emphasised the importance of companies behaving in a manner that reflects integrity,... 


Xhanti Payi and Busisiwe R: South Africa’s Mining Future Needs Light, Not Just Minerals
15th September 2026

By: Payi - Director and Radebe international consultant at Inani Strategies It is undisputed that South African geology peers above many geographies in the world. The country sits on over fifty... 


Manganese terminal at Gqeberha.
Phase 3’s test rail reform cannot afford to fail, says Manganese Producers Consortium
14th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The third phase of the August 20-launched Government-Business Partnership for Growth and Jobs names freight logistics as a foundational enabler of growing the economy by 3%-plus and generating a... 


Grindrod sets its sights on five growth projects from now to 2028
11th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

Ports and logistics group Grindrod is targeting five growth projects that will either grow the capacity on the existing logistics corridors the company operates, or deepen the integration of these... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa conference virtually
New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months
11th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the coming 12 to 18 months, has been released by... 


The Carlton Centre
Carlton Centre, other Transnet properties put up for sale, lease
11th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned freight operator Transnet has invited requests for proposals (RFPs) for 15 noncore properties, including the Carlton Centre, in Johannesburg; the Bloemfontein Golf Course, in the Free... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips speaking at the group's results presentation in Sandton
Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private sector participation transactions
10th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips says the sale of a 49.99% interest in its largest container terminal last year to International Container Terminal Services had set the tone for the way in which the... 


Transnet's Esselen Park property
Transnet returns to profit on asset sale, higher freight volumes
10th September 2026 By: Reuters

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Thursday reported a R4.6-billion profit for the year to the end of March 2026, its first annual profit in four years. The freight rail, ports and pipelines... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves
10th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under President Cyril Ramaphosa endures after he leaves office, said the head of a key business lobby group.... 


Transnet recovery gains momentum as rail and infrastructure investment take centre stage
Transnet recovery gains momentum as rail and infrastructure investment take centre stage
10th September 2026

Transnet’s recovery is showing signs of gaining traction, with the State-owned freight and logistics group reporting improved revenue, stronger cash generation and a return to profitability for the... 


ARM founder and chairperson Patrice Motsepe.
ARM’s Motsepe emphasises importance of honesty, integrity, governance, meritocracy
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The founder and chairperson of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Friday, September emphasised the importance of companies behaving in a manner that reflects integrity,... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM headline earnings up 19%, dividend declared
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The headline earnings of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) increased by 19% to R3 201-million in the financial year ended June 30 on mainly higher dollar platinum group... 


a dusk image of the Khwelamet manganese alloy smelter complex in Meyerton, Gauteng
Phased revival of manganese smelter under way
28th August 2026 By: Halima Frost

The phased revival of the Khwelamet manganese alloy smelter complex in Meyerton, Gauteng, started in January 2026, with the site rehabilitation and refurbishment preparatory work, says mining... 


TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions
TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions
28th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new market testing exercise has been initiated to assess interest in partnership opportunities across South Africa’s railway branch lines for freight and passenger trains. This so-called... 


Construction materials
Afrimat braces for tough interim results as external shocks weigh on diversified portfolio
25th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Diversified mining and construction materials group Afrimat says its performance for the six months to June 30 will reflect the pressure it has been under as a combination of weaker commodity... 


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