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Gautrain enters next phase under new 15-year concession .

01 October 2026. New 15-year concession – Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) – brings together South African investors and leading global rail expertise to operate, maintain and refurbish one of the country’s most significant public transport assets.

SSM consortium appointed to operate the Gautrain for the next 15 years .

16 October 2026. A consortium comprising the AIIM-Motseng JV, Alstom, RATP Dev, GIBB-Crede, AIH Connect and SSM InvestCo – has been appointed as operator of passenger rail company Gautrain for the next 15 years.

11 September 2026.While women lead in residential property ownership, executive board level representation reflects a structural imbalance. Motseng Holdings CEO Ipeleng Mkhari discusses female representation in the South African property sector.

18 August 2026.The chairwoman’s conversation: Ipeleng Mkhari talks about her role as chair of the JSE-listed group Attacq, that built Waterfall City, and reveals what Motseng Investment Holdings, where she is founding CEO, has been up to.

21 August 2025. Motseng Ideas Infrastructure Group (MIIG) is a South African investment company managing close to R1 billion ($56.7m) in assets, with 67%+ black ownership, including 57%+ black women. Partnering with government, business and communities, MIIG will invest in infrastructure that improves livelihoods and drives inclusive growth across South Africa and the SADC region.

08 August 2025. Celebrating 5 years of MPAMOT. Motseng Women Investments and Malani Padayachee & Associates acquired Mott MacDonald Africa to form MPAMOT, a leading 100% black women-owned engineering and infrastructure firm. Recognised for growth and impact, MPAMOT was named among the WPO’s Top 50 fastest-growing women-led companies globally.

04 August 2025. In this inspiring episode of Leaders in Conversation, Lesaka CEO, Lincoln Mali, gets up close with Ipeleng Mkhari, as she shares the untold story behind the rise of Motseng, a journey defined by vision, grit, and a relentless commitment to legacy.

08 May 2025. Women-led Motseng invests in the future of South Africa’s rail network through historic consortium partnership with African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), RATP Dev, Alstom, and other industry leaders to reimagine South Africa’s passenger rail sector, with the Gautrain at its heart. 

14 May 2025. Today, on World Facilities Management day, we are reflecting on how Facilities Management is being redefined across our continent. Watch as our CEO Ipeleng Mkhari, presents a  thought leadership talk titled : “Resilience in Action: Thriving in a World of Change”, at SAFMA’s World FM Day event 2025. 

05 OCTOBER 2023. PIVOT POINT-In conversation with Ipeleng Mkhari. Entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Motseng Investment Holdings, Ipeleng Mkhari joins KAYABiz Host, Gugulethu Mfuphi for this week’s version on Pivot Point. Ipeleng has the kind of story that should be required reading for every entrepreneur.

22 SEPTEMBER 2023. The high interest rate environment continues to rattle some sectors, including property. Property guru and CEO of Motseng Investment Holdings Ipeleng Mkhari says the industry is in a difficult period with big assets not being bought.