/ 21 February 2003

CAA scandal: More heads could roll

A number of senior Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) officials are facing suspension for their role in alleged irregularities involving disgraced suspended CEO Trevor Abrahams.

The suspensions are likely to plunge the troubled parastatal into further crisis. The CAA is charged with regulating the aviation industry.

Abrahams was hauled before a disciplinary tribunal this week to answer charges of corruption, nepotism and mismanagement. He was suspended in December after the Mail & Guardian disclosed details of a cosy relationship involving contracts between the CAA and Abrahams’s fiancÃ