Johannesburg – Just four months after taking on the position, Matshela Seshibe, the acting CEO of South African Airways (SAA), has been placed on special leave.
Seshibe stepped into the role in April of this year after the unexpected departure of former CEO John Lamola.
On Friday, 14 August 2026, the SAA board announced that Seshibe has been granted special leave.
The airline did not provide specific details regarding the rationale behind this action, but mentioned that Seshibe will participate in an internal process.
In the interim, the board has designated Koekie Mbeki, the chief legal officer, to act as the interim CEO.
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