After 8 months of no flying, Comair is back in the air.
Airline went into business rescue from 5 May. Kulula will fly today with BA SA flying next Wednesday.
Airline has managed to find investors and get back into the air despite #aviation globally on its knees.
3,2,1 and take off. Crew informs passengers that this is the first time in 8 months that #Kulula is flying again. It’s been a tough time for the crew but Comair has managed to retain 1500 jobs.
#Comair recently faced court action from #Numsa
The union took the company & Solidairty to court to try and declare that the business rescue Practitioners are operating income a procedurally unfair manner. NUMSA lost. #Comair tells us it was a significant win for them.
First #Kulula flight has landed in Cape Town this morning. This after not flying for 8 months. Cabin crew arrived to a water salute. Crew has not worked for 8 months as the airline stopped flying just before lockdown & then the airline went into business rescue in May.
#Comair slow lounges also up and operating again. This also after months of not operating due to lockdown and then the company going into business rescue. Also the first day staff back at work after not being able to work for months.
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JuST IN: A Deputy national police Commissioner has been arrested. She is being processed at Hillbrow Police station.
This arrest is in connection to supply of emergency warning equipment to SAPS in 2017
She is charged with corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering
Suspect will appear in Palm Ridge Mag court. The arrest is in connection with supply of emergency warning equipment.
Total exposure of the police fiscus was R191 million however only R65m was paid to the service provider. She is implicated for aiding and abating in this crime.
The top cop was arrested at her house this morning. She is the 13th accused expected fo appear today in court on charges of theft, fraud, money laundering and corruption.
BREAKING: In a document seen by #eNCA #SAA business rescue Practitioners table a proposal to terminate the employment of the entire #SAA work force by 30 April.
This is after government denied R10bn additional funding for the airline.
The propos shows how over 4700 workers will get serverancr packages.
One weeks remuneration per completed heat of service
Payment of one months remuneration in lieu of notice pay
Untaken leave
Pro rated 13th cheque were applicable. #SAA will have to dispose of assets.
Part of the proposal shows the following assets will be sold and disposed:
Property
Rotables (aircraft parts)
Trade debts
Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa could lose between $37 billion and $79 billion in output losses in 2020 due to #COVID19 according to a new World Bank regional economic analysis.
The region could face a severe food security crisis, with agricultural production expected to contract between 2.6% and 7% #COVID19
According to the latest Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s bi-annual analysis the #COVID19 outbreak has set off the first recession in the Sub-Saharan Africa region in 25 years, with growth forecast at -5.1% in 2020 from a modest 2.4% in 2019.
BREAKING: SAA will suspending ALL regional and international flights immediately.
The decision means #SAA will only render services domestically between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The suspension of flights follows an official government notice prohibiting the embarkation and disembarkation of crew and passengers from SAA’s three international destinations. The regulation is effective from Friday March 21. #SAA
Nigerians have gathered outside the Nigerian consulate. They are getting into the busses so that they can be transported to the airport. First flight out of SA is at 9am. We understand over 600 Nigerians have opted to leave SA due to the recent #XenophobicAttacks
Many mothers with their children are queuing to get a seat on the bus as quick as possible. Over 600 Nigerians have taken up the option to leave the country due to the recent #XenophobicAttacks
One bus has already taken the first load. There are two more busses stationed outside. No one is allowed to speak to the media. A clear instruction from the consulate they say. #XenophobicAttacks
#PICInquiry resumes today at 9:30
Dan Matjila will be on the stand for the 3rd week. He was meant testify on #Ayo today. But assistant to Commissioner Gill Marcus is absent & the whole team needs to be present. Matjila will speak on Erin Energy, Daybreak Farm & EchoBank. #eNCA
#PICInquiry PIC got into a number of questionable companies, allegedly not following proper processes. Matjila will answer to these allegations and define his role in the investments. #eNCA
#PICInquiry Matjila starts off by speaking on the #DayBreak Farms deal whether the PIC invested into the company that was basically insolvent. Matjila says Roy Rajdhar explained in detail about the investment & it was made to drive transformation in agriculture sector. #eNCA