South Africa cancels South African Airways privatisation deal and seeks strategic partner
Pretoria has ended a privatisation deal for South African Airways while announcing efforts to secure a new strategic equity partner. Reports also cite poor audits linked to past state capture.
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The airline’s ownership uncertainty could affect its financial stability and air-transport operations.
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