In South Africa, the Minister of Transport appoints the Commisioner of Civil Aviation who has oversight / responsibility for the Civil Aviation Authority and (independently) the Accident Investigation Department.
I have been to Goma recently and am familiar with the flying conditions.
I am sick and tired of pilots and passengers losing their lives. Lets get to the bottom of this. There is nothing wrong with the South African Civil Aviation's abilty to enforce and maintain standards. Neither is there with the FAA.
Let us stop hiding behind the countries in Africa.
Please, let us all work together towards changing the safety culture in Africa.