The provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism in KwaZulu- Natal was represented by Mr Bheki Nowele, who informed the Committee that they regarded Transnet as a partner. The Minister of Public Enterprises has met with the Mayor of eThekwini, MECs and the Premier regarding the alignment of the developments with the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) of KZN Government and the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. There was a provincial economic council which included Transnet, the municipality and the provincial government which provides a platform where issues of mutual interest were discussed.