On 11 January 2024, a delegation from Agbiz, the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF), the South African Table Grape Industry, Hortgro and the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa met with Transnet's executive team under the leadership of CEO Michelle Phillips. The meeting followed a letter co-signed by Agbiz, Fruit South Africa and the FPEF drawing attention to challenges experienced at the Port of Cape Town.
At the meeting, the industry reiterated the need for short-,