Last Week's Top Stories on FTW Online

Economist paints bleak picture

The economic and political outlook for South Africa remains bleak. This is according to Dawie Roodt, economist at the Efficient Group, who said it was anyone’s guess when the tide would turn for the country.

SAPS recovers stolen goods in border crossing attempt

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has seized and confiscated stolen vehicles, motorbikes and other goods in Pongola, KwaZulu Natal.

Transnet provides update on DCT berth deepening project

Transnet has announced the names of companies appointed to undertake the construction work to deepen the berths at Durban Container Terminal (DCT): Pier 2’s North Quay.

Pravin Gordhan thought he was God, says Dali Mpofu

The high court in Pretoria has reserved judgement in the application brought by ousted Transnet director Seth Radebe‚ who alleges that his removal from the parastatal by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan was racially motivated and unlawful.

Two local contenders nominated in global freight awards

Independent groupage operator CFR Freight has been nominated for a global freight award in the Consolidator of the Year category.

Surprises and disappointments as top ports are announced

Durban harbour failed to make it into the top 50 of a list of the busiest and best 100 container ports, coming in at 66th.

Relaxed water restrictions pump up prospects for W Cape agri sector

The lowering of water restrictions and tariffs in the Western Cape is good news for agricultural production in the province.

Corruption trial of 20 traffic officers begins

The trial of 20 traffic officers from various districts in Limpopo charged with corruption, theft, and defeating the ends of justice has begun.