Industry response to ministers

l Philip Womersley, chairman of Safcor Panalpina, described himself “delighted” at the appointment of Jeff Radebe as Minister of Transport and Alec Erwin as Minister of Public Enterprises. “They both have very good track records,” he said, “and undoubtedly they’ll make a good contribution in their new roles.” Like others in the industry, new Minister of Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa is an unknown factor, Womersely added. l The appointments of Jeff Radebe as Minister of Transport and Alec Erwin as Minister of Public Enterprises are “very positive”, according to Barry New, MD of P&O Nedlloyd. “They both know their subjects very well, and have a grasp of the issues at stake” he said, “and I think they are both committed to making progress.”