4.2.3 Promotion of small and medium local business The port has approximately 327 suppliers, and only 27 are Black owned. Most of the suppliers are from Cape Town and there is lack of support and development for the local business community of Saldanha Bay. The business community has made several attempts to raise their frustration with the management of the port and had received no attention nor were their concerns taken to consideration. There is a lack of communication and a platform to engage between the port and the local business community. Out of an expenditure of R470 million, only R4.7 million was spent on the local business community. The Group CEO of Transnet and the Minister of Public Enterprises have visited the port and have met with the local business community and have promised to support and ensure the development of local communities.