Discipline key says DA as party discusses report on election performance
Politics
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Ramaphosa has 'frank' discussion with CEOs of SOEs
The presidency says the meeting was meant to hear the views of the executive leadership at the parastatals on the challenges they face in implementing their mandates.
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IMF urges reform at Eskom to reignite economic growth
The IMF said a focus on policy action to remove long-standing constraints to growth and accelerate job creation was imperative following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s election last month.
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EFF blames Gordhan for departure of 3 CEOs from state-owned entities
The EFF has accused Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan of pushing axed CEO Siyabonga Gama out of Transnet, undermining Phakamani Hadebe as Eskom CEO and failing to support SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana.
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Outa calls on govt to install experienced leaders at SAA
The board is now tasked with searching for a replacement for outgoing CEO Vuyani Jarana who will leave the state-owned entity by the end of August.
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Jarana reportedly cited SAA’s rising debt as reasons for resignation
Jarana, who tendered his resignation to the SAA board last week, is expected to serve out a three-month notice period.
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SAA offers support to Ethiopian Airlines after deadly crash
SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana has sent his condolences to the families of the 157 people who were killed on Sunday when the plane went down in Addis Ababa en route to Kenya.
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SAA official reportedly suspended over William Chandler licence scandal
The ‘Mail & Guardian’ is reporting that SAA’s group head for safety faces disciplinary action for allegedly trying to conceal the matter involving the disgraced pilot William Chandler.
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Report: Senior SAA pilot forced to step down over fake licence
According to the 'Mail & Guardian', SAA discovered that William Chandler's airline transport license was a forgery during a recent investigation into an incident on a flight he piloted.
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SAA awaits Mboweni announcement on when it will receive rest of R21bn bailout
SAA spokesperson Tladi Tladi says the money is crucial to ensure the airline’s survival.
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South African Airways to pay Comair $78 mln to settle competition case
Struggling SAA has not made a profit since 2011 and was given a 5 billion rand bailout by government last year to shore up its balance sheet.
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CAA urges travellers to be patient following Malawi flight cancellations
The organisation took the decision to cancel flights after it found a lack of maintenance, unreliable emergency services and poor infrastructure in and around the airport.
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Govt’s immediate priority is to stabilise SAA - Ramaphosa
In a written reply to a parliamentary question, the president says it's government's intention to turn the airline into one that is financially and operationally sustainable.
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[OPINION] SA taxpayers can’t keep bailing out broken airline
South Africa can't afford its national airline anymore -- nor can it afford to close it down. What's the next step?
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Fedusa: Staff morale at SAA low
SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana says that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's comments about closing the airline have created panic.
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Motsepe: Private sector key to addressing poverty in SA
Motsepe addressed the discovery leadership summit at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday morning along with Investec’s former CEO Stephen Koseff.
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SAA dismisses claims of liquidation, disposing of assets
While the airline has repeatedly made it clear it’s in financial distress and won’t break even until at least 2021, managers say they're working to turn around the company.
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‘SA Express quietly bleeding away’
The embattled airline has said it needs a bailout of least R1.74 billion to keep its aircraft flying.
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SAA mulls selling assets amid near crippling debt - report
Reports suggest SAA needs R21.7 billion, this includes a R12.1 billion government bailout.
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‘SAA expected to require billions in public funds’
Reports suggest SAA needs R21.7 billion, this includes a R12.1 billion government bailout.
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Gordhan: Financial reports for SAA, SA Express, Denel won't be tabled on time
The reports were due to be submitted by the end of September – within six months of their financial year ending on 31 March.
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SAA to reinstate flights to Hong Kong as soon as weather clears
The national carrier says it's decision was informed by bad weather conditions caused by a typhoon.
