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It is two years since the government announced that the Takatso Consortium would buy a 51 % stake in SAA. The proposed deal is still being looked at by Competition Authorities.

It is two years since the. The Consortium includes investment firm Harith and Global Airways, who are also the owners of LIFT airline.

With no further funds forthcoming from government and COVID-19 lockdowns kicking in, all SAA flights were halted in May 2020. Come April 2021, SAA came out of business rescue, with the workforce trimmed down by nearly 3 000. He’s been quiet around any other bidders that may have taken part in gunning for the SAA strategic partnership. As things stand now, there are a number of regulatory hurdles that the deal must go through.

Earlier this year, Gordhan is on record to have said that SAA had become profitable. A number of factors are likely to have helped the airline hover in positive financial territory. But should that day come, Takatso will face a highly competitive environment where some have garnered greater market share following the COVID-19 fallout.

 

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No Competition Authorities are looking into a deal Gordhan told parly doesn't exist. Meanwhile the high court compelled him to reveal details of the same non-existent deal? Ballerina tries to spin while standing in pooh, sprays all standing in her circle with stinky. Ziyakhala!

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