Myeni tightens grip on crisis-hit SAA

South African Airways (SAA) chairwoman Dudu Myeni has reasserted her grip on the airline, last week suspending a top executive with whom she clashed, and telling staff that she will run the airline without further guarantees from the Treasury.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said last week that SAA would not receive further loan guarantees from the Treasury until a new board and management were in place.

But President Jacob Zuma has refused Mr Gordhan’s suggestions for a new chairman, insisting that Ms Myeni, his close friend, be retained.

On Thursday, Ms Myeni suspended the head of human resources Thuli Mpshe after a previous attempt in February had failed. Ms Mpshe has a reputation among her colleagues for being ethical and determined.

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