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May 15, 2023 3:07 pm ET -
Commission Recommends Conditions for Takatso Consortium’s Acquisition of South African…
South African Airways (SAA) has been in the midst of a semi-privatization process, with the Takatso consortium poised to acquire a majority stake. However, the Competition Commission has recommended that two companies, Syranix and Global Aviation, who co-own low-cost airline…
November 8, 2022 6:00 am ET -
South African Airways to Reintroduce Historical Routes, Plans for Intercontinental…
South African Airways has plans to expand its regional network across Southern Africa, with additional routes to be revealed, “in the coming weeks." The airline will also be relaunching its intercontinental operations during the first quarter of 2023. The announcement…
July 20, 2022 8:00 am ET -
South African Airways Enhances Codeshare Deal with Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways and South African Airways continue to enhance their strategic pact as they gear towards a pan-African entity. Earlier this week, South African Airways struck a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways, enabling both airlines to cooperate more closely by…
May 4, 2022 1:00 pm ET -
South African Airways Restructures Leadership Team
Last week, South African Airways announced changes to its leadership structure. The carrier's interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo — who has led the airline for a year now — has stepped down from the position, with the role subsequently being assumed…
March 2, 2022 7:00 am ET -
South African Government Concludes Sale Agreement for South African Airways
The South African government said last Thursday that Takatso consortium will now take up 51% of the South African Airways' shares after a sale agreement was concluded — marking eight months since the consortium. The agreement that consists of Global…