South African Airways is facing renewed scrutiny over its financial position, with concerns mounting over cash-flow pressures and reports of delayed salary payments for a second consecutive month.

The National Briefing · Oct 26, 2026 · 5m

South African Airways is facing renewed scrutiny over its financial position, with concerns mounting over cash-flow pressures and reports of delayed salary payments for a second consecutive month. Parliament is seeking answers from Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about the airline’s finances, including its declared R155 million profit and questions surrounding the use of approximately R1.1 billion generated from the sale of a Heathrow Airport slot.

Guest: Dr Mmusi Maimane - Chairperson, Standing Committee on Appropriations