Harith Aviation secures Competition Commission clearance to land FlySafair deal
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The South African Competition Commission has recommended the approval of Harith Aviation's acquisition of FlySafair, provided certain conditions regarding airport services are met. This move aims to resolve ownership disputes and secure the airline's future.
Why it matters
Significant for the South African aviation sector, as it consolidates ownership while attempting to maintain competitive access to Lanseria International Airport.
The deal that is honestly not a BEE compliance issue is clearing its final hurdles — and SA’s most on-time airline will soon have new owners.
13 Jul 2026 Illustrative image: A FlySafair aircraft takes off from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. (Photo: Supplied) | South African banknotes. (Photo: Adobe Stock) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper Like Rassie putting out his team sheet for the weekend clash, the Competition Commission didn’t let the markets wait until Thursday to deliver its recommendation that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of Safair Holdings by Harith Aviation, subject to specific public interest and competitive remedies.
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