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Transport is the sector encompassing the movement of people, goods and materials by road, rail, air, sea and pipeline. It forms a critical component of economic infrastructure, enabling trade, commerce and access to markets across local, regional and international networks. The sector includes freight and logistics services, public and private passenger transport, warehousing and distribution facilities, as well as the infrastructure required to support these activities such as ports, airports, railway lines and road networks. In South Africa, transport plays a vital role in connecting mining and manufacturing centres to export terminals and domestic markets, with bulk commodities such as coal and iron ore heavily reliant on rail and port capacity. The sector is a significant employer and contributor to GDP, supporting supply chains across agriculture, mining, manufacturing and retail. Key challenges include infrastructure maintenance and expansion, regulatory frameworks, competition policy and the integration of emerging technologies such as intelligent transport systems. Transport policy intersects with energy, environmental and spatial planning considerations, particularly in the context of urban congestion, emissions reduction and rural accessibility. The sector is served by both state-owned enterprises, including rail and port operators, and a diverse private sector ranging from large logistics groups to small and medium-sized road hauliers. Investment in transport infrastructure is closely linked to broader economic development and job creation objectives.

Transport Updates


Big 5 Construct South Africa, South Africa Infrastructure Expo, featuring Transport Evolution Africa open next week in Johannesburg
5th June 2026

Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure Expo, featuring Transport Evolution Africa, open next week, from 9 – 11 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg,... 


DBSA chief economist Zeph Nhleko
Opinion: Defining the low investment, low economic growth challenge in South Africa
29th May 2026

In this article by Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) chief economist and group executive Zeph Nhleko, he highlights infrastructure investment as the central lever to break South Africa’s... 


South Africa’s infrastructure spending to top $582bn through 2050 – PwC
South Africa’s infrastructure spending to top $582bn through 2050 – PwC
20th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Over the next 25 years, infrastructure investment in South Africa is forecast to be led by transport, resources and power, which together account for 63% of total infrastructure spend through to... 


An image of Competition Commissioner Doris Tshepe handing over the report to Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau in Pretoria
Economy still highly concentrated, but positive trends abound, report shows
12th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated, with about one-third to one-half of 228 economic subsectors still ranked as highly or moderately concentrated; however, there are positive trends... 


Expo returns in June, expanding to include Transport Evolution Africa, spotlighting transport and infrastructure priorities
8th May 2026

South Africa Infrastructure Expo returns from 9 – 11 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, this year expanding to include Transport Evolution Africa. The events connect government... 


Infrastructure as an enabler of inclusion in South Africa
22nd April 2026

Freedom, in its most profound sense, is not only the right to vote, but the ability to access jobs, services and opportunities. Without a reliable and well-maintained infrastructure system, South... 


An image of Johan Potgieter
AI optimises logistics solutions
17th April 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

In fusing automation and AI with real-time operations through its latest Tower model – an innovation that leverages digital twin technology – energy solutions company Schneider Electric is enabling... 


A generic image of a construction site
Early involvement vital to fix infrastructure – association
3rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Consulting engineers, as key experts, are best positioned to unlock faster, better-quality infrastructure in the water, energy and transport sectors. There is a need for deeper and longer... 


SA's construction and transport sectors are still struggling to recover lost jobs
SA's construction and transport sectors are still struggling to recover lost jobs
3rd April 2026

Both transport and construction have shed roughly 5% to 6% of their workers since December 2018, while mining has bucked the trend. It grew modestly from 453 000 to 472 000 workers over the same... 


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