Mthatha Airport can reopen for flights
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) has confirmed that Mthatha airport can reopen for flights.
It has been restored to Category 4.
"We have uplifted the Mthatha category based on rigorous work, appointments and decisions made by the Eastern Cape government in addressing our findings," said Sacaa spokesperson Phindiwe Gwebu.
In January, Sacaa downgraded the airport, citing shortcomings in the rescue and fire-fighting services as well as the aerodrome emergency management system.
SA Airlink has reacted swiftly to the news and will be resuming flights between Mthatha and Johannesburg from Tuesday next week...
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