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CAA is the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa. It is responsible for regulating civil aviation safety and security in South Africa. Their website, http://www.caa.co.za/, provides information on various aspects of aviation such as licensing, certification, airworthiness, and more.
Overview
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Midrand
Employees
201-500
Phone
+27 860 267 435
Founded date
1998
Mentions in press and media 16
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| Jun 18, 2025 | South Africa's Economic Crossroads: Learning from Global Successes | South Africa stands at a critical juncture. The nation grapples with high unemployment, sluggish economic growth, and a landscape riddled with regulatory hurdles. As the world races ahead, South Africa seems stuck in a quagmire of its own m... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | South Africa pioneered drone laws a decade ago – now it must catch up | By 2050 the global market for non-military drones is expected to have transformed how goods and people move across cities and rural landscapes. In South Africa, where road access remains limited in many regions and urban congestion chokes d... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Penguin causes helicopter crash on Bird Island near South Africa; pilot accused of violating flight regulations | JOHANNESBURG: A box carrying an ailing penguin caused a helicopter crash off South Africa, aviation authorities said, prompting jokes on social media on Friday (Apr 11) about penguin-led revenge for US tariffs. The helicopter was seriously ... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Plettenberg Bay Airport closed indefinitely | Plettenberg Bay Airport closed indefinitely Image via Pixabay Plettenberg Bay Airport has been shut down indefinitely after the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) issued a notice to Bitou Municipality suspending its airport lice... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Flying a drone? Here is what you need to know to avoid jail time | Flying a drone comes with certain rules. Image by Emrah AYVALI/Pexels Many South Africans are using drone technology for personal and commercial purposes. Flying a drone, however, comes with strict laws that operators must follow. Failure t... |
| May 30, 2024 | Red tape is throttling South Africa’s towerco industry | South Africa’s independent tower companies are lowering the cost of tower deployment and management for mobile network operators. The effect is an increase in the breadth and quality of coverage. But onerous regulatory requirements are thre... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Three killed in Mpumalanga plane crash | A Cessna plane spotted in eKasi. Images: X @Am_Blujay @mathopa_robert Mpumalanga police confirmed a plane crash incident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft on a private flight between Mbombela and Emalahleni happened at around 15:40 on Sunday ... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | SACAA launches probe into aircraft crash that killed pilot in Pretoria | One person died in a light aircraft crash in Centurion on Wednesday morning. Image: Twitter/@Malesa_NT. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating a light aircraft that took place in Centurion, Pretoria, on Wednesda... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | UPDATE: The cause of the HORRIFIC SAPS aircraft accident investigated | UPDATE: The cause of the HORRIFIC SAPS aircraft accident investigated Photos: Supplied The Aviation Authorities (AA) are investigating the cause of the HORRIFIC SAPS aircraft accident that claimed the lives of five passengers on Tuesday. Ea... |
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FAQ about SACAA
When was SACAA founded?
SACAA was founded in 1998.
What has the press written about SACAA?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning SACAA, among them “South Africa's Economic Crossroads: Learning from Global Successes” (Jun 18, 2025) and “South Africa pioneered drone laws a decade ago – now it must catch up” (Jun 17, 2025).
Is SACAA still active?
Yes, SACAA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 18, 2025.