Creecy needs to fly right with SAA
Either Transport Minister Barbara Creecy starts making her portfolio straighten up and fly right, or she bails out herself.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy faces a critical decision regarding the suspension of acting SAA CEO Matshela Seshibe. Is this further evidence of the ANC promoting individuals lacking the necessary experience or competence to their senior positions? Seshibe was only in the role for four months before his suspension, following two years at SAA's Air Chefs catering division.
Interestingly, just before his suspension, a listeriosis contamination report at one of Air Chefs' facilities emerged, possibly leaked to set Seshibe up for failure. However, his prior job at DayBreak Chicks, managing another state-run enterprise failure, was also far from impressive, with him leaving under a cloud of governance concerns.
The aviation sector appears to be a favored domain for ANC comrades, with tenders being exchanged like candy at a party between state companies and sector authorities. Safety and efficiency concerns continue to surface. Creecy must either address the issues in her portfolio or face the consequences herself. There is no third option.
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