
Stepping into leadership during a period of institutional stress, Michelle reflects on the changes within Transnet that have made collaboration with the private sector, particularly mining, more feasible.
She explores the critical role of trust and credibility with investors and customers, lessons from risk-sharing and governance in partnerships, and the non-negotiables for successful SOE-private sector collaborations.
Michelle also discusses how Transnet is supporting South Africa’s beneficiation ambitions through reliable logistics and policy alignment, and what the next phase of reform must achieve to unlock sustainable growth and economic opportunity.

As the US–China rivalry deepens, Africa’s mineral wealth is emerging as both opportunity and leverage. The next ten years will determine whether the continent remains a source of raw materials - or becomes an industrial power in its own right.

There can be no doubt that great strides have been made to ensure gender parity in the South African mining sector. This is largely underpinned by the initiatives that the Minerals Council has implemented in collaboration with its members.
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In celebration of the Investing in African Mining Indaba’s 30th birthday, Laura Cornish spoke to Craig Sisterson about how the event is evolving to ensure it meets the needs of a sector that is undergoing significant change.