Corporatisation of TNPA inches forward

Reform programme delivers timelines

SOUTH AFRICA: Detailed plans for the corporatisation of the Transnet National Ports Authority may finally be completed by next month according to a report back on the latest progress report on Operation Vulindlela.

Operation Vulindlela Phase II is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of priority structural reforms that support economic growth, improve service delivery, and strengthen state capability.

The progress report for the third quarter of 2025/26 sets out key milestones achieved between October and December 2025 across seven reform focus areas.

Highlighting key developments under the Freight and Logistics Reform programme, the report confirms that a detailed technical assessment on the corporatisation of TNPA has now been concluded.

Once approved by the Minister of Transport, this will enable the legal separation of the authority to proceed in line with the National Ports Act and the conditions imposed in terms of the Guarantee Framework Agreement.

The plan forward is expected to be completed by March this year.

The report also highlights traction in the establishment of the Transport Economic Regulator with an appointment of a Board and staff anticipated to be finalised by April. Shortlisted nominations for the Board were discussed in parliament in December last year and interviews will finalise the process of appointments.