Public Enterprises Committee to conduct oversight at Durban Port
The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises will conduct a two-day oversight visit at Transnet operations at the Port of Durban from 3-4 February 2022.
Transnet has undergone a restructuring process to incorporate the National Ports Authority and the Minister of Transport has recently unveiled the private sector investment at the port. The purpose of the visit is to assess and understand how this incorporation will affect the financial viability and efficiency of the port.
Details of the oversight:
Day 1: Thursday, 3 February 2022
9:00 - 9:05 Opening remarks: Mr Khaya Magaxa (Chairperson)
9:05 - 9:10 Safety briefing: terminal Manager Lulamile Mthemthwine
9:10 - 9:20 Welcoming remarks: Portia Derby (CEO)
9:20 - 10:00 Presentation: on port operations, efficiencies and challenges
10:00 - 11:00 Break
11:30 - 11:40 Presentation on the Private Sector Participation Model (subject to Chairperson’s input)
11:40 - 12:25 Q & A
12:30 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Walkabout: TNPA
14:00 – 16:00 Walkabout: TPT
16:00 – 18:00 Deliberations (Department of Economic Development, City of Ethekwini, organised labour)
For media enquiries or interviews with the Chairperson, please contact the committee’s Media Officer:
Name: Ms Yoliswa Landu
Parliamentary Communication Services
Cell: 081 497 4694
E-mail: ylandu@parliament.gov.za
