SAA borrows R1.5bn to keep going
- 06 May 2013 07:56 - Sapa
- South African Airways has postponed its bond issue in favour of borrowing R1.5-billion from two banks.
Monwabisi Kalawe appointed as new SAA head
- 19 Apr 2013 15:03 - Staff Reporter
- South African Airways has appointed seasoned corporate leader Monwabisi Kalawe as its new chief executive, says the state-owned airline.
No smoking gun in SAA story
- 28 Mar 2013 00:00 - Franz Krüger
- The lead story in last week's sought to provide some context to the recent upheavals at South African Airways.
R10bn contract behind the dogfight at SAA
- 22 Mar 2013 00:00 - Lionel Faull, Sam Sole,
- The Airbus tender was approved by SAA's board – but this put it at odds with a distinctly unimpressed ministry.
Gigaba removes suspended Kona from SAA board
- 11 Mar 2013 14:34 - Sapa
- Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has removed suspended SAA chief executive Vuyisile Kona from the airline's board, says the department.
Comair wants input on SAA bailouts
- 26 Feb 2013 15:17 - Chantelle Benjamin
- Comair has launched a court application to compel government to consult with the aviation industry before awarding bailouts to SAA.
Parastatals 'bullied' into supporting the 'New Age'
- 25 Jan 2013 00:00 - AmaBhungane Reporters
- The public enterprises department is alleged to have leaned heavily on state-owned enterprises to enter into financial agreements with the "New Age".
Festive season is no time for airlines to celebrate
- 11 Jan 2013 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
- The move by SAA to secure R550-million to cover operations during the festive season was unsurprising given the financial difficulties it has faced.
SAA and the R550-million bailout
- 06 Jan 2013 10:58 - Sapa
- South African Airways received an emergency loan to cover fuel costs, preventing the grounding of its local and international flights, says a report.
Acsa profits soar as airlines buckle under cost pressure
- 16 Nov 2012 10:45 - Lisa Steyn
- Although revenues continue to increase, the profits of the airline industry have been squeezed by rising fuel and basic costs.
Aviation's glamour undimmed
- 16 Nov 2012 00:00 - Lisa Steyn
- Aviation industry analysts are torn over whether there is money to be made for those who dare to tread on the runway.
Fresh Air goes sour with 1time demise
- 09 Nov 2012 10:51 - Tawanda Karombo
- The liquidation of 1time has come as a shock to the executives of Fresh Air, which has had to ground budget flights linking Joburg and the Vic Falls.
Comair sues SAA for unfair practice
- 09 Nov 2012 10:43 - Lisa Steyn
- Comair is going for the jugular of South African Airways in a court case seeking compensation of up to R124-million.
Lindiwe Sisulu's fancy flights pure indulgence
- 09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Glynnis Underhill
- The South African Air Force thought nothing of ferrying the minister around at enormous cost to the taxpayer.
Agent Provocateur: Hands off our parastatals
- 02 Nov 2012 14:28 - Fatima Hassan
- The investment world would have been up in arms by now if South African Airways were a private company, writes Fatima Hassan.
SA in the red on carbon-offset credits
- 02 Nov 2012 00:00 - Sipho Kings
- SAA has introduced a voluntary carbon-offset programme.
Minister and ex-board members butt heads over SAA
- 19 Oct 2012 09:22 - Lynley Donnelly
- Statements by Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba at its annual general meeting this week have revealed a national airline beset by trouble.
New SAA boss faces bumpy ride
- 12 Oct 2012 06:00 - Lynley Donnelly
- South African Airways's new chairperson Vuyisile Kona has a host of tough problems to sort out to get the ailing state-owned airline into the black.
Former SAA chief executive to sue ex-chair for defamation
- 09 Oct 2012 07:07 - Lynley Donnelly
- Former South African Airways CEO Khaya Ngqula's lawyer has told the airline's former chairperson Cheryl Carolus he intends to sue her for R40-million.
SAA chief executive disembarks
- 08 Oct 2012 13:45 - Nicky Smith
- SAA CEO Siza Mzimela has quit the embattled airline after weeks of speculation that she was planning to exit the top job of the national carrier.
