The newly created Port Security Portfolio at Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) has appointed Phumuzi Ernest Sigasa as the Executive Manager.

Sigasa says, “ Looking at the challenges faced in upping the security oversight at TNPA, there needs to be a balance between the commercial needs of ports and security imperatives. Collaboration between TNPA and other vital state security agencies also needs to be properly defined and strengthened.”

Concluding, “It is important that when planning port expansions a coordinated and integrated approach between TNPA and local and provincial governments is taken, and that security is included in the elementary stage.”

Sigasa will be reporting to the office of the Chief Executive of Transnet National Port Authority.