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title: "‘Bailout is not part of our strategy’ — CEO Matshela Seshibe on SAA’s turnaround"
description: "SAA’s new acting CEO is facing strong headwinds to turn the business around from the cliff face it was about to crash into - but he is confident that he can do it, without a bailout."
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published: "2026-05-17T20:34:19"
updated: "2026-05-19T13:48:15"
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# ‘Bailout is not part of our strategy’ — CEO Matshela Seshibe on SAA’s turnaround

> SAA’s new acting CEO is facing strong headwinds to turn the business around from the cliff face it was about to crash into - but he is confident that he can do it, without a bailout.

By Lindsey Schutters · Published 17 May 2026, 22:34 SAST · Updated 19 May 2026, 15:48 SAST

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCFfCM9GYPM)

Hosted by: Lindsey Schutters
Guest: Matshela Seshibe
Edited by: Joel Seboa
Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Joel Seboa
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