Links & Resources 

 SA Government Gazettes (GG), Regulations & Directions 

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• 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.​

• 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.​