South African Airways gets $343m govt bailout

South African Airways is facing turbulence in its finance. PHOTO | FILE | AFP

South African Airways (SAA) has received $343 million from the government to pay off some of its debts and for capitalisation.

In his mid-term budget allocation, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced the bailout through a Special Appropriation Bill. The funds are to settle a $970 million debt due by March next year.