Sudden resignation of senior port manager

TRANSNET NATIONAL Ports Authority chief operating officer Anthony Diepenbroek has resigned unexpectedly after only six months in the position. Diepenbroek, a former chief executive officer in listed property development companies, was brought into Transnet late last year to focus on the company’s strategic business objectives. Among these responsibilities were the attainment of safe, efficient and affordable port services and oversight of the NPA’s marine operational services at all ports. While not commenting on the reasons for his departure, insiders have hinted that internal politics within Transnet and the NPA played a major role in Diepenbroek’s decision to leave. When he was appointed at the end of last year the Transnet chief operating executive said his appointment was intended to ensure that the TNPA would improve its ports. It has been reported that Diepenbroek is moving back into the property business this month.