Port management musical chairs

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced the appointment of Thami Ntshingila as Durban’s new port manager. He takes over from Ricky Bhikraj who is moving to a head office position. Ntshingila has been port manager at Richards Bay and he will oversee TNPA’s plans to spend R21.3 bn on expanding and upgrading the infrastructure of Durban harbour over the next seven years. Meanwhile Preston Khomo, previously in charge of ship repair/dry docks at Durban, has been appointed as port manager Richards Bay to replace Ntshingila. At the same time, Sipho Nzuza takes over from Sanjay Govan as port manager in Cape Town, having formerly been the market manager at the Port of Durban where he acted for the former manager Ricky Bhikraj when required. TNPA Tau Morwe is also expected to announce the appointment of a new port manager at the Port of Ngqura soon, and it is believed that this will be a female candidate. CAPTION Thami Ntshingila … in the Durban hot seat.