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.