Plan Your Indaba EXPERIENCE
ABOUT THE INDABA
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
on 02– 03 October 2026 at the
Durban International Convention Centre.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the KwaZulu-Natal Transport Indaba is to create a structured platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange and strategic planning on the future of transport infrastructure and mobility within the province.
OBJECTIVES
The Transport Indaba provides a structured platform for engaging stakeholders across government, industry, academia and the private sector to interrogate key transport challenges and identify practical solutions.
LATEST INFORMATION
THEMES
THEME 01
Green Transport and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
The rationale for focusing on green transport and climate-resilient infrastructure arises from the growing exposure of KwaZulu-Natal’s transport network to climate-related risks, including flooding, extreme rainfall, coastal erosion and heat-induced infrastructure deterioration…
THEME 02
Green Transport and Climate-Resilient System
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) faces intensifying climate risks — from coastal flooding and storm surges in eThekwini to prolonged droughts and extreme heat across inland districts. Transport infrastructure, as the backbone of the provincial economy and social mobility, sits at the centre of this …
THEME 03
Strategic Transport Corridor Development
The focus on strategic transport corridor development is underpinned by KwaZulu-Natal’s role as a key logistics gateway within South Africa, anchored by the Port of Durban and a network of major freight and passenger corridors. These corridors are critical for facilitating trade, connecting industrial hubs and supporting regional …
PROGRAMME
Day-by-day agenda, session titles, times and venues
SPEAKERS
Lead Speaker
Prof. Mamokgethi Phakeng
Professor of Mathematics Education
Mathematics education scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (2018–2023); previously Deputy VC for Research at UCT and Vice-Principal for Research at UNISA. PhD in Mathematics Education (Wits); NRF-rated scientist with 80+ published papers; recipient of the Order of the Baobab (Silver).
Panellist
Noloyiso Walingo
Director: Climate Change EDTEA
Ms Noloyiso Walingo is a Director: Climate Change, Environmental Planning, Governance and Information Management at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.She joined the Department on 01 July 2020 as a Director: Environmental Services for the KZN North Region
Panellist
Mr Ntshalintshali
eThekwini Metro
Mr Sbu Ntshalintshali serves as Project Officer: Public-Private Partnership and Manager: Renewable Energy at eThekwini Municipality, with extensive experience in energy and infrastructure development. He is a professionally registered Chartered Energy Engineer (CEng), a professional member of the Energy Institute
STAKEHOLDERS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
Who is expected to attend
Government & Public Sector: Senior government leadership, national departments and sector institutions.Industry & Private Sector: Transport operators, infrastructure investors, technology providers and industry leaders.
Why Transport Indaba ?
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport continues to play a central role in enabling economic growth, social connectivity and spatial transformation through the development and maintenance of a safe, reliable and sustainable transport system
Where id Durban ICC located
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC Arena Side and Durban Exhibition Centre)
VENUE & DELEGATE INFORMATION
The purpose of the KwaZulu-Natal Transport Indaba is to create a structured platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange and strategic planning on the future of transport infrastructure and mobility within the province.
Venue
Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC Arena Side and Durban Exhibition Centre)
Date
2 – 3 October 2026
5 October 2026 (Virtual Session)
Parking
On site parking