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

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Podcast: [Daily Maverick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-maverick-7095670)
Published: 2026-05-19T13:56:36+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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