‘Team privatisation’ continues to score despite SAA own-goal
/ 29 March 2024

‘Team privatisation’ continues to score despite SAA own-goal

Despite what some say about the Takatso deal’s collapse, the private sector has made strong inroads at public enterprises

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Parliament: ‘Investigating unit must probe SAA sale’
/ 28 March 2024

Parliament: ‘Investigating unit must probe SAA sale’

The recommendation that the unit look into the legality of the now cancelled deal is a blow

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Can SAA soar without its wingman?
/ 21 March 2024

Can SAA soar without its wingman?

The government’s effort to nail down a strategic equity partner with fat pockets hasn’t worked out. But if the national carrier cleans up its financial act, it could still be in with a chance

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SAA crashed, eThekwini trashed
/ 15 March 2024

SAA crashed, eThekwini trashed

The plan to ‘sell’ the airline for R51 is in the bin – as is eThekwini

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Former DG wants ‘liar’ Gordhan held accountable for SAA deal
/ 14 March 2024

Former DG wants ‘liar’ Gordhan held accountable for SAA deal

Kgathatso Tlhakudi said the allegations of an irregular selection process and the undervaluation of SAA assets to unfairly enrich selected ‘oligarchs’ should be spotlighted

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MPs deny Gordhan’s bid for non-disclosure on SAA sale documents
/ 28 February 2024

MPs deny Gordhan’s bid for non-disclosure on SAA sale documents

As the stand-off on the sale of the airline continues, the committee relented to hear his version in camera but said agreeing to secrecy would be a breach of duty

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MPs call for parliament to investigate Gordhan’s handling of SAA sale
/ 15 December 2023

MPs call for parliament to investigate Gordhan’s handling of SAA sale

The minister failed to submit two key documents to the portfolio committee on public enterprises, without which they will not back the deal

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