South African Airways (SAA) places its acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Matshela Seshibe, on special leave with immediate effect. The decision is taken by the airline’s board.
Both outlets report the same core development and frame it as a major board move during a period of scrutiny. The Daily Maverick says the board conducts an internal investigation, with Seshibe’s placement on special leave occurring as part of that process. The South African also describes the action as a “special leave” measure, but focuses more on the implication for SAA’s leadership situation rather than detailing the investigative context.
Overall, the accounts agree that the board is actively dealing with internal matters and that Seshibe’s role is temporarily paused pending further steps. Neither source provides specific details in the excerpts about the grounds for the investigation or the length of the special leave.
