Cabinet Appoints John Lamola As Saa Ceo

Professor John Lamola has been appointed as the group chief executive officer of South African Airways SAA for two years, Cabinet said on Thursday.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made the announcement at a post-Cabinet media briefing in Cape Town on Thursday.

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy welcomed Lamolas appointment.

Creecy said that over the past two years, Lamola, in his capacity as acting CEO, had steered SAA to conclude three years of outstanding audits and in the 2023 financial year to declare profits after many years of losses.

In addition, under his leadership, the entity has expanded to fly domestic, regional, and international routes, said the department. SAnews.gov.za