Department of Transport South Africa

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy provides an update on efforts to stabilise and rebuild South Africa’s Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS), addressing staffing, infrastructure, outdated flight procedures, and safety management issues.

The South African Department of Transport is seeking a service provider to develop and manage a centralised Aviation Licensing System, aiming to improve efficiency, security, and compliance for domestic and international air services.

South Africa’s Department of Transport has issued a tender to appoint a consultant to advise the Regulating Committee on tariff permissions for ACSA and ATNS for the 2026/27–2030/31 period, ensuring compliance with aviation regulation and…

South Africa’s Department of Transport has released the Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy for public comment. The policy outlines the country’s aviation strategy on safety, infrastructure, economic regulation, transformation, and environmental goals, with submissions invited…

South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape the sector for long-term competitiveness.

South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.

South Africa’s Department of Transport issues Notice 3530 of 2025, confirming that expired licence cards with proof of renewal are valid for airport ID, following a backlog of 700,000 cards.

The Department of Transport has published South Africa’s Draft Airfreight Strategy under the Civil Aviation Act. Public comments are invited by 26 October 2025.

South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in Montréal. Minister Creecy highlights Africa’s aviation priorities.