Who is zukisa Ramasia?

The former acting CEO of South African Airways, Zuks Ramasia, has been appointed the new head of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa), from April 17. SAA, which is currently in business rescue, announced last week that Ramasia will go into “early retirement” in April at her own request.

Who is the current CEO of SAA?

Thomas Kgokolo (Apr 13, 2021–)South African Airways / CEOThomas Kgokolo is a South African chartered accountant, businessman, and corporate executive. He was appointed as the interim CEO of South African Airways, the national airline company of South Africa, effective 13 April 2021. Wikipedia

Who is ultimately responsible for the management and running of SAA?

SAA’s dynamic leadership team is led by Professor John Lamola, SAA Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with the support and guidance of the airline’s esteemed Non Executive Directors.

What could be the biggest problems facing SAA currently?

These include:

  • A weak balance sheet and negative equity;
  • Liquidity challenges;
  • Negative publicity about SAA;
  • Previous board dynamics which are not helpful;
  • Suppliers have lost confidence in SAA;
  • Forensic reports pointing to rampant corruption;
  • Banks closing credit lines to the national carrier.

Who is Yakhe Kwinana?

Kwinana, the director of an auditing firm, served as a board member at the national flag carrier between 2009 and 2016, including as head of its audit and risk committee.

What did Dudu Myeni do?

Accused of bringing the embattled SAA to its knees, and based on her actions during her five-year tenure as chairperson of the SAA board, Myeni was declared a Delinquent Director and banned from holding any directorship position for life by Judge Ronel Tolmay at the Pretoria High Court on 27 May 2020.

Was SAA ever profitable?

On 5 December 2019, the Government of South Africa announced that SAA would enter into bankruptcy protection, as the airline had not turned a profit since 2011 and had run out of money.

What is Dudu Myeni qualifications?

Background. Myeni obtained her Primary Teachers Certificate from Madadeni College and her a Secondary Teachers Diploma from Umlazi College. In 2009 the SAA annual report listed a bachelor’s degree in administration from the University of Zululand among her qualifications.

Where was Dudu Myeni born?

South AfricaDudu Myeni / Place of birth

How many pilots does SAA have?

The agreement sees SAA retaining 88 pilots from the total of 268 remaining pilots.