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Contractors allegedly paid Transnet officials for lucrative procurement deals. (Delwyn Verasamy)
AIRPORTS

Durban’s old airport infested by illegal tenants

The old Durban International Airport, once the third-busiest in the country, was abandoned in 2010 for a new airport north of the city.

  • Sabelo Skiti
9 min read
Competitive edge: Fastjet avoids complex offerings that drive up flight costs.
ED WINTER

Fastjet flies just fine, but can it soar?

The regional airline has seen impressive growth in passenger numbers, but has yet to show a profit.

  • Staff Reporter
6 min read
The high court in Pretoria has grounded new start-up low cost airline FlySafair before it has even taken off, following an application by two rival airlines. (AFP)
COMAIR

FlySafair grounded before first flight

A judge has granted an interim interdict to prevent a new, low-cost airline from operating, following an application by Comair and Skywise.

  • Sapa
3 min read
s a revamped operation, Eswatini Air said it was taking a cautious approach to ensure a smooth entry in the market by introducing its service in four phases.
1TIME

Zuma’s son and co take to budget airline skies

Low-cost African airline Fastjet could start operating in South Africa in partnership with an investment company linked to one of Jacob Zuma’s sons.

  • Sapa
2 min read
Cloudy skies over Velvet’s Aurora ties
AHMED AMOD

Cloudy skies over Velvet’s Aurora ties

The two beleaguered companies have a number of business consultants and associates in common.

  • Sam Sole Author
  • Sam Sole
5 min read