Episode

‘Bailout is not part of our strategy’ — CEO Matshela Seshibe on SAA’s turnaround

Podcast: Daily Maverick
Published: May 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 1339
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Summary

SAA’s new acting CEO is facing strong headwinds to turn the business around from the cliff face it was about to crash into - but he is confident that he can do it, without a bailout.