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“[Pravin Gordhan] was a highly skilled backroom operator who shied away from the spotlight” (Getty Images)

OBITUARY – Pravin Gordhan’s last warning: Democracy will not survive on its own

Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics

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There is a place for SAA domestically, if it adopts the low cost model

The ‘old fashioned’ carrier is still struggling for passengers

Former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni. (Deon Raath/Rapport/Gallo Images)

Disgraced former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni dies

The court-declared delinquent director was consistently enveloped in allegations of intimidation, fraud, money laundering and corruption

Upbeat: SAA interim chief executive John Lamola sees a profitable future for the airline. Photo: SAA

SAA navigates turning the corner

The national carrier will not seek further bailouts as it expands its fleet and routes to return to profitability

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

‘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

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. (Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images)

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…

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SAA-Takatso deal to be referred to SIU

The parliamentary committee on public enterprises has recommended that the SIU further investigate the matter to ensure accountability and transparency

The late minister Pravin Gordhan. Photo: Essa Alexander/Sunday Times

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 This…

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

SAA sale officially off after disagreement over airline’s value

Negotiations between government and the Takatso Consortium fell apart, leaving the national carrier’s future back in the state’s hands

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan.

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 This content is…

The national carrier emerged from business rescue in 2021 and  reported its first profit in more than a decade

SA airlines get their wings

As they start recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, FlySafair and SAA have launched new routes and are leasing additional aircraft

Former SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni. (Deon Raath/Rapport/Gallo Images)

Dudu Myeni in court on Bosasa corruption charges

The Hawks arrested the former SAA board chairperson and Sondolo IT director Trevor Mathenjwa on Friday in connection with security upgrades and travel gratifications she…

ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. (Photo: Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images)

Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats

Ministers want President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general

The national carrier emerged from business rescue in 2021 and  reported its first profit in more than a decade

Competition Tribunal approves Takatso Consortium takeover of SAA

Takatso will now own 51% of the national flag carrier while the government becomes the minority shareholder with 49% ownership

Straight talk: Cyril Ramaphosa (right) and other African leaders told both sides in Ukraine to end the conflict urgently. Photo: Yan Dobronosov/Getty

Cyril flies the peace flag but the Chopin Contingent gets grounded

Warsaw and Pretoria appear to be poles apart when it comes to the war between Russia and Ukraine

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The economy and the myth of the silver bullet

There are no capitalist witches controlling policymakers to keep people poor. Politicians are responsible for a stuck economy

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Takatso-SAA deal: unveiling the global phenomenon of $1 acquisitions

Acquisitions involving nominal amounts have rescued failing businesses, including Chelsea soccer club and General Motors

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Competition authority gives thumbs up to SAA-Takatso deal

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed merger between Takatso and South African Airways with conditions

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Gordhan, suspended DG, to appear in parliament over SAA deal

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will be called to appear before parliament to respond to claims by suspended director general Kgathatso Tlhakudi of impropriety in the…

Pravin Gordhan
13/12/2015 – 2017

Gordhan going rogue again, says NUMSA after SAA board appointments

Led by Derek Hanekom, this will be the eighth board to oversee the ailing national carrier in 14 years