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UPDATE: Liquidator Cloete Murray follows son Thomas to the grave after a suspected hit
Murray had been shot in the head and the bullet was lodged in his brain.
Technicians working to fix President Ramaphosa’s plane after it was grounded
SANDF says technicians are still attending to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s VIP jet after it was grounded.
Mohlabe adds new dynamic to street vending, aims to start a franchise
The 37-year-old sells muffins, coffee and hot chocolate in the middle of the busy streets of Centurion, between Pretoria and Midrand.
Why are flight tickets so pricey? Here’s why you should book your air tickets in advance
Flight ticket prices have been looking rather ‘ridiculous’ lately, and most of us could do with some tips.
Fight for Comair’s survival takes a new twist
The operationally defunct airline oppose the withdrawal of air licences and frequencies.
Flight price relief is on the itinerary for travellers this spring
South Africans can look towards saving up to 26% on long-haul fights this spring.
FlySafair adds new route between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein
Low-cost carrier celebrates the addition of a new route between Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.
Whistle-blowers question ANC MP’s lucrative liquidation deals
‘Comair’s liquidation is riddled with irregularities’
Airlink CEO says there’s too much capacity for domestic travel
Foster’s comments come after Airlink signed a codeshare agreement with Middle-Eastern airline Qatar Airways to expand its operations in South Africa.
SAA adds more capacity in wake of Comair’s collapse
SAA said it was deploying larger A320 equipment and occasional widebody aircraft when and where it makes sense just like in the Cape Town and Durban routes.
With Comair out of the picture, FlySafair makes application to fly several regional routes
FlySafair intends to add four aircraft to its fleet before the end of the year, with a fifth lined up for early 2023.
Standard Bank announces how clients can get Comair tickets refunded
Standard Bank, has announced how it will be assisting its clients.
Comair liquidation opens up South African skies
As more South African airlines go defunct other countries’ airlines will try to take over this turf.
Workers feel the impact after court places Comair in provisional liquidation
Comair staff at King Shaka International Airport in Durban said that Monday was their final day at work
Aviation industry takes huge knock with Comair liquidation, says FlySafair
The sustainability of industry infrastructure is concerning.
Comair crash: High Court places business in provisional liquidation
Comair, which who operated kulula. com and local British Airways flights in South Africa, has had another nail driven into its coffin after it was placed in provisional liquidation.
Air Côte d’Ivoire opens new route to South Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire will be launching the quickest route between Johannesburg and Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire, this June.
No airline is too big or small to survive without industry support
To stabilise our aviation sector we need to work as a united force, sharing non-sensitive data while we enjoy our competing brands and operating independently.
Lanseria airport hit by Comair liquidation
The airport said it had never anticipated a scenario where Comair would be liquidated.
Making headlines: The public protector, the president and Pravin Gordhan on power cuts
#ICYMI: Take a look at the #Top10 most read news stories of the week.
Comair situation: Robust response is needed for the aviation sector, says Javed Malik
While the recent package announced for SAA looks almost good for it to start flying, there is need for aviation stakeholders to come together and rescue the sad situation, and particularly Comair.
A 37hr flight to Durban - but is it still cheaper than driving?
With fuel prices hitting an all-time high and issues with airlines in South Africa, what would be the better option, flying or driving?
Numsa says members feel ‘betrayed’ by decision to liquidate Comair
Union said their members were shocked, angry and felt betrayed after Comair’s business rescue practitioners announced that the company would be liquidated.
Numsa consults members, lawyers over Comair’s planned liquidation in face of uncertain future
Embattled airline operator Comair on Thursday announced that its business rescue practitioners have lodged a court application to convert the business rescue proceedings into liquidation proceedings.
Discovery will immediately refund Vitality clients affected by Comair shutdown
Discovery will be refunding Vitality members who are Discovery Bank clients for cancelled departing flights that were booked from June 1, 2022 onwards due to Comair stopping its operations.