The South African Civil Aviation Authority is finalising an investigation into alleged improper and fraudulent conduct by Dr Nhlanhla Sishaba, a former senior Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME), Cape {town} Etc reports.
This follows a series of non-compliances and enforcement action taken by the regulator.
Under the Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs), the Director of Civil Aviation may designate medical practitioners to conduct medical examinations on aviation personnel including pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew and flight engineers on her/his behalf, to ensure they meet the required standards for a valid licence.
The Director considers re-designation only to medical practitioners who have demonstrated satisfactory performance during previous designation periods. Dr Sishaba's designation is under scrutiny due to ongoing investigations into alleged improper and fraudulent conduct.
In 2023, an enforcement action resulted in a penalty being issued to Dr Sishaba for non-compliance. Her designation as DAME expired on 31 March 2024 and has not been renewed pending the ongoing investigations into her conduct.
