What a scary state of affairs! SAA management may now think it will save them money but it won't be long before the MPL wonder wants the same remuneration as the ATPL. Their bargaining tactics may well get a little tricky. Perhaps a read of Captain Carl Jensen's recent article in SA Flyer on the importance of a good First officer would persuade them to change course. This course though is heading for disaster and it is tantamount to a pilot incapacitation on every flight when it should normally never occur once in a pilot’s career.
Please announce the date of commencement, SAA, so that I can stop using your once superior outfit. I have just cut my platinum Card up. The travelling public will in all probability have their say as well - with their wallets. RIP