On behalf of the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at the University of Johannesburg, I would like to congratulate Freight News on its Golden Jubilee Edition.We wish Freight Newsand the supply chain continued success in equipping our future youth with skills needed for the supply chain!Mesela is chief executive officer of the African Rail Industry Association, having headed its predecessor, the RailRoad Association of South Africa. Holding a BCom in Marketing and an LLB degree, she has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and technical business development.Noleen is the Head of the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management and the director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS Africa) at the University of Johannesburg. In 2022 she was awarded the Transport Education Training Authority (Teta): 4IR Research Chair. Prof Pisa is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 10 years of experience in higher education, as well as international experience. MY WISH Mesela NhlapoBIOProfessor Noleen PisaBIO