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 SA Government Gazettes (GG), Regulations, Directions & Meetings 

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• 25 October. The Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy provides update in addressing flight delays as aviation industry prepares for a festive rush and for Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) to provides update in addressing flight delays as aviation industry prepares for a festive rush. The Minister of Transport convened a standing bi-weekly meeting between the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) and the aviation industry on 24 October 2024. This followed a meeting held on 12 September 2024, and an oversight meeting held on 20 August 2024 with aviation entities wherein ATNS was instructed to develop a comprehensive plan that is costed, with realistic timeframes and technical capacity required. Read the full Media Statement...
  The meeting was attended by Aaron Munetsi, AASA's CEO and the industry representatives: Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), Airports and Aerodrome Association of Southern Africa (AAASA), Lanseria International Airport, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

• 1 October. Department of Transport: South African Search and Rescue Organisation (SASAR) 2023/2024 Annual Report (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024) tabled in Parliament. The report covers the administrative and operational activities of SASAR during the period under review including legislative and mandates such as the Convention on International Civil Aviation, International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR), SADC Protocol on Transport, Communications and Meteorology, and National Civil Aviation Policy.​

• 12 September. The Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy meets with aviation industry to address ongoing flight delays and for Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) to share their comprehensive turnaround plan to address the ongoing flight delays at various airports in the Country. This followed a meeting held on 20 August 2024 with aviation entities wherein ATNS was instructed to develop a comprehensive plan that is costed, with realistic timeframes and technical capacity required. Read the full Media Statement...
  The meeting was attended by Aaron Munetsi, AASA's CEO and the industry representatives: Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), Airports and Aerodrome Association of Southern Africa (AAASA), Lanseria International Airport, South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

• 5 February. Department of Transport News_SACAA announces Ministerial Order regarding administrative support to ASLC and IASLC. The Order places the responsibility of administrative function to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). The administrative support includes developing effective systems enabling the smooth processing of ASL applications and Foreign Operator Permits (FOPs) effective 1 February 2024.​

• 26 January. GG50041 Department of Transport News_Airports Company Act (45/1993), as amended: Publication of Air Traffic Service Charges. AASA Airline Members are advised to familiarise themselves with the ATNS Air Traffic Service Charges effective 1 May 2024.

• 2 January. GG49969 Department of Transport News. Airports Company Act (44/1993), as amended: Publication of Airport Charges. AASA Airline Members are advised to familiarise themselves particularly with the ACSA Passenger Service Charges effective 1 April 2024. 

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• 22 December. SARS Traveller Declaration with amendments to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964: Legal-LPrim-AA-2023-02 – Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act 18 of 2023 (GG 49947 Notice 4227) – 22 December 2023.

• 24 August. Department of Home Affairs News. Implementation of e-Visas: South African Advance Passenger Processing (APP) - A Guide for Airlines. AASA Airline Members are advised to familiarise themselves particularly with BOARD WITH OWT (8519) page 12.

• 13 April. GG48414 Department of Transport: SACAA 27th Amendment of the Civil Aviation Act of 2009 - 6.40% increase to Passenger Safety Charge (EV) for 2023.

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• 20 December. Department of Home Affairs Announcement: Visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports: Republic of Kenya.

• 12 July. GG47124 Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Regulations regarding fees for the provision of Aviation Meteorological Services for 2022/23 - 2024/25.​