Fraud and theft behind SAA bankruptcy – SAA’s debt is currently R15 billion more than its assets, and banks will no longer lend the airline any money

While the airline is required to present its financials by the end of the month, it cannot do so as it’s technically bankrupt. A report in The City Press on Sunday documents the massive financial problems of state-owned airline South Read More …

Cabinet expresses confidence in new SAA board

Newly appointed Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says Cabinet is happy with the appointment of a new board at South African Airways. Yesterday Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba announced the axing of former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni, who has now been Read More …

Gigaba lashes out against ‘hysteria’ over SAA bailout

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has spoken out against what he termed hysteria that has been created around the options government is considering to recapitalise South African Airways (SAA). He was speaking at a briefing at Treasury following a meeting with Read More …