The Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga will hold a press conference to give crucial updates regarding the aviation sector.
The announcements will be related to the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) on matters related to permits issued by the Economic Regulating Committee.
The Minister will share plans to digitise the licensing permit procedures for both international and domestic flights, and introduce the newly established Aviation Appeals Committee.
These advancements mark a significant step towards simplifying bureaucratic procedures and enhancing efficiency and transparency in the aviation industry.
Minister Chikunga will be joined by the Chief Executives from the three aviation entities of the Department Ms Poppy Khoza (SACAA), Ms Mpumi Mpofu (ACSA) and Ms Nozipho Mdawe (Air Traffic Navigation Services) as well as stakeholders and senior executives during the briefing.
Members of the media are invited to join the Minister, the details are as follows :
Date: Tuesday, 5 March 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre,
Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Cnr Francis Baard & Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria.
Members of the media attending the briefing are requested to confirm attendance with Sam Monareng on 073 491 3382 or Monarens@dot.gov.za or Ms Ivy Masale on 076 789 5538 or masalei@dot.gov.za.
Media Contact:
Collen Msibi
National Spokesperson
066 476 9015
