It was always the plan to fund SAA subsidiaries, says DPE amid battle over salaries

One cannot run South African Airways without having maintenance, in-flight catering and a low-cost offering, argues Kgathatso Tlhakudi, director-general of the Department of Public Enterprises.

That is why it has always been the intention of the department to fund SAA's subsidiaries, SAA Technical, Air Chefs and low-cost state-owned airline Mango.