I read that too, but Felix, Fluglotse2000, could not know that when he posted his item (Aug 04)LX-LGX wrote:SAA is not doing as good as some may think: Transnet, their holding company, is not happy at all with their results, according to www.travelinfo.co.za (news from 30th August).
SAA acquired shares and a market positions in Africa due to its ability to acquire funding for its investments. A little bit in privatised BA style: killing or suffocating the competion. In fact they are kicking with borrowed tools...