The role of Transnet’s treasury division was “highly diluted” when the state-owned company was negotiating its controversial procurement of 1,064 locomotives in 2014.

Testifying at the state capture inquiry on Thursday, former Transnet group treasurer Mathane Makgatho said she felt her presence was not welcome at meetings to discuss the financial aspects of various entities which submitted bids for the multibillion-rand deal...

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