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ACSA

Airports Company South Africa is a state-owned company that owns and operates South Africa's nine principal commercial airports. The company manages major international gateways including OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka International Airport in Durban, alongside six regional airports. Airports Company South Africa is responsible for airport infrastructure development, maintenance and operations, as well as air traffic and safety services at its facilities. The company generates revenue through aeronautical charges, retail concessions and property leasing. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Enterprises and is regulated by the Airports Company Act of 1993. Airports Company South Africa plays a central role in the country's aviation sector, handling the majority of passenger and cargo traffic. The company has undertaken significant capital expansion programmes over the past two decades, including upgrades ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Its airports serve as key economic enablers for tourism, trade and regional connectivity across southern Africa. Airports Company South Africa was established in 1993 following the corporatisation of the former Department of Transport's airports division.

ACSA Updates


King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport playing major role in KwaZulu-Natal economy
22nd May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airports Company South Africa has highlighted that May 1 marked the sixteenth anniversary of Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), which is now the country’s third busiest airport. KSIA... 


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ACSA infrastructure investment plan, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Airports Company South Africa will spend an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand the Cape Town International Airport. 


Irvin Phenyane
ACSA announces eight new board appointments
18th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Airports company South Africa (ACSA) has announced the board appointments of Irvin Phenyane as chairperson, and Xoliswa Daku, Keitumetse Mahlangu, Surendra Sooklal, Roy Mnisi and Theunis... 


Rand Water's Zuikerbosch site
Eskom, Rand Water to undertake two-month critical planned maintenance at water supply sites
18th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Water supply across Gauteng could possibly be impacted for nearly two months as State-owned power utility Eskom undertakes planned critical maintenance activities at water utility Rand Water’s... 


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R20bn in airport projects poised to take off in Cape Town
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The airspace over Cape Town is set to become much busier in the next two to seven years, with two mega-projects ramping up to allow for increased air traffic to and from the Western Cape capital.... 


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R20bn in airport projects poised to take off in Cape Town
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The airspace over Cape Town is set to become much busier in the next two to seven years, with two mega-projects ramping up to allow for increased air traffic to and from the Western Cape capital.... 


Charles Shilowa appointed acting ACSA CEO as Mpofu completes tenure
14th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned management agency Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Charles Shilowa as acting CEO, effective July 1, while the board undertakes a formal process to recruit and appoint... 


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Bad weather affects services at Western Cape airports
11th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has urged people planning to fly to or from Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) or George Airport to check with it, or their airlines, for any... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Transport Minister highlights South African commercial aviation safety
8th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has lauded the safety record of the South African commercial aviation sector, while noting the need to improve safety in the general aviation (GA)... 


Airports as Catalysts: Driving Construction Growth and Professional Development in South Africa
5th May 2026

By: Khanyisa Nkuna - Group Manager: Infrastructure and Property Development at Airports Company South Africa Airports in South Africa are far more than transport hubs; they are strategic economic... 


King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport playing a major role in the KwaZulu-Natal economy
4th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Airports Company South Africa has highlighted that May 1 marked the sixteenth anniversary of Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), which is now the country’s third busiest airport. KSIA... 


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