ARTICLES RELATING TO TRANSNET

Transnet reaches pay deal breakthrough

2013-05-15 14:45

Transnet says it has concluded a two-year wage settlement for the first time in recent history.

Transnet gets state of the art cranes

2013-05-13 11:53

As part of government's infrastructure plan, the Durban container terminal has acquired seven new ship to shore cranes - a first for the southern hemisphere.

R79bn Transnet pension case gains ground

2013-05-08 17:33

Legal documents have been served on Transnet over a class action suit by 66 000 pensioners who claim the parastatal plundered R79bn from their pension funds.

Transnet faces R79bn pension claim

2013-04-28 10:16

A group of 66 000 pensioners have instituted a civil claim to recover about R79bn they claim Transnet plundered from their pension funds, a report states.

BBC sorry for 'Gay Marriage' mistake

2013-03-28 18:37

The BBC has apologised to Transnet chief harbour master Rufus Lekala after the it mistakenly broadcast his name as "Gay Marriage" during an interview, a report says.

China pumps $5bn into SA rail upgrades

2013-03-26 15:10

China's Development Bank will lend logistics group Transnet about $5bn for its ageing railways, which transport commodities such as coal and iron ore.

Nersa grants Transnet 6.4% tariff hike

2013-03-13 15:05

The National Energy Regulator of SA says Transnet can increase its pipeline tariffs by 6.4%, compared to the 22.6% rise it requested.

Revised port tariffs welcomed

2013-03-07 20:12

Business Unity SA has welcomed a new port tariff structure that could mean a cut of 40% in the tariffs on exported containers in the near future.

Plans for KZN express train

2013-03-01 12:25

A business express train linking Pietermaritzburg and Durban has been tested and could be ready for passengers this year.

Gordhan warns unprofitable parastatals

2013-02-27 18:05

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan raised the spectre of restructuring loss-making parastatals in his budget review, but ruled out privatisation.

Protector urged to probe New Age

2013-01-24 18:04

The FF Plus intends asking Public Protector Thuli Madonsela to probe the financing of a series of business breakfasts hosted by The New Age, allegedly using public funds.

ANC trying to deflect attention - Zille

2013-01-23 14:48
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The ANC is trying to deflect attention away from the fact that millions have been siphoned out of state-owned enterprises for a series of business breakfasts, DA leader Helen Zille says.

Zille pulls out of New Age event

2013-01-21 15:56
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DA leader Helen Zille has pulled out of a New Age Business Breakfast following reports that the event was funded with public money.

Fitch downgrades Eskom‚ Transnet

2013-01-11 19:40

Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Eskom and Transnet after cutting the country's sovereign debt, citing deteriorating economic growth.

Old Durban airport handed over

2012-12-06 14:21

Transnet has taken ownership of the Old Durban International Airport site for the development of a proposed dig-out port which will cost R75bn.

Transnet: Prices hitting coal exports

2012-10-31 19:08

Transnet may only move around 68 million tonnes of coal for export this financial year due to low prices, says the head of its freight rail unit.

Satawu expands port strike threat

2012-10-09 17:23

A "secondary strike" by port workers represented by Satawu will take place next week, says Transnet.

Transnet pumps billions into rail repair

2012-08-29 14:41

Transnet spent R2.4bn on maintaining its rail system in 2011/12, and will spend the same in this financial year, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Transnet, Eskom drive local supply

2012-08-14 15:33

Transnet's locomotive buying spree and Eskom's build programme present two of the best opportunities to increase local procurement, according to the government.

Transnet's masterplan to take it forward

2012-07-15 10:30

Transnet is set to lead the skills explosion by spending an average of just over R1bn a year on skills development, including those that are not core to its operations.

 

Transnet's R700m crane buy to boost Durbs

2013-05-13 17:31

The seven cranes worth R700m acquired by Transnet will increase productivity and make the Durban container terminal more attractive, says CEO Brian Molefe.

Concern over De Aar asbestos dumping

2013-05-09 11:34

Plans by Transnet to dump asbestos into two borrow pits near De Aar in the Northern Cape are horrifying residents, according to a report.

Limpopo murder accused to appear

2013-05-02 20:34

A man accused of killing a train driver in Makhado in 2012 will appear in the Louis Trichardt Magistrate's Court, Limpopo police say.

Durban harbour safe after gas leak

2013-04-26 20:12

The Durban harbour has been declared safe after 14 people were affected by an ammonia gas leak.

BBC names Transnet man 'Gay Marriage'

2013-03-28 09:01

Transnet chief harbour master Rufus Lekala reportedly wants an apology after the BBC mistakenly broadcast his name as "Gay Marriage" during an interview.

Black firm bags R1.3bn Transnet contract

2013-03-25 11:44

Transnet has awarded its biggest contract - worth about R1.3bn - to local accounting firm SekelaXabiso over the next five years.

Transnet appoints new treasurer

2013-03-12 15:29

Transnet has appointed Mathane Makgatho as the new group treasurer, the company has announced.

Transnet could cut capex by R50bn

2013-03-11 14:56

Transnet may need to slash its planned R300bn capital expenditure programme by R50bn if growth disappoints or strikes affect the sector‚ CEO Brian Molefe says.

Transnet hike set to rattle mines

2013-03-06 15:43

The mining sector is set for yet another challenge over plans to increase cargo tariffs on dry bulk, Transnet CEO Brian Molefe says.

CoAL declares force majeure

2013-02-28 08:40

Coal of Africa has declared force majeure on coal shipments from its collieries in SA after a derailment on the rail corridor linking with the Maputo port in Mozambique.

Telkom splurges R34m on New Age ads

2013-02-10 14:54

Telkom is The New Age newspaper's top advertiser with R34m spend on ads, joining the government and other parastatals as its top 20 clients.

New Age ruffling feathers - boss

2013-01-23 22:37

The New Age says DA leader Helen Zille has identified with those who want to ensure the demise of a newspaper intent on providing a forum for balanced news coverage and debate.

Zille must apologise, demands ANC

2013-01-23 11:53
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The ANC and its Women's League have demanded an apology from DA leader Helen Zille, accusing her of lying about not knowing that Telkom sponsored a The New Age breakfast briefing she attended.

R25m for breakfast

2013-01-20 10:46

SA’s biggest parastatals are paying millions to bankroll ­business breakfasts hosted by President Jacob Zuma’s close friends, the Gupta family.

Transnet keeps Africa economy on track

2012-12-11 19:15

Minister Malusi Gigaba says the delivery of Transnet's 100th wagon to Botswana Rail signals the beginning of the new approach to drive Africa’s economy.

Cape Town to get dedicated cruise terminal

2012-12-10 08:22

Transnet has finally decided to go ahead with the construction of a permanent cruise liner terminal in the Port of Cape Town.

Transnet plans new coal export terminal

2012-11-23 13:32

Transnet plans to build its own coal terminal at Richards Bay to break the export stranglehold of major miners and open up capacity for new market entrants.

Transnet delivers sterling results

2012-10-31 12:14

State-owned transport giant Transnet has released an impressive set of interim results for the six months to September 30.

Gigaba: New Transnet tender historic

2012-10-22 14:32

A consortium led by a Chinese manufacturer was announced as the successful bidder to supply 95 electric locomotives for Transnet.

SA's best run parastatals named

2012-10-11 11:33

Arms manufacturer Denel is the best governed state-owned enterprise, the Centre for Corporate Governance says.

Satawu presses for wider transport strike

2012-10-08 07:51

Transnet says it is bracing for a one-day strike by port and rail workers in support of a walkout by 20 000 truck drivers.

Report: 'R100k per meeting'

2012-08-26 11:47

Two chairmen of state-owned enterprises are earning more than R100 000 a meeting, according to a report.

Gigaba: State companies keep SA going

2012-08-06 19:02

Investments by state-owned companies into South Africa's economy are keeping the country going, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Freedom Front Plus to take on Transnet

2012-07-20 17:09

Freedom Front Plus preparations for a class action against Transnet and its two pension funds are "at an advanced stage", says its parliamentary spokesperson Anton Alberts.

Transnet coal train in fatal collision

2012-07-13 11:18

A Transnet train carrying coal for export to Mozambique smashed into a truck, killing at least 19, but there was no derailment, the state rail operator says.

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