If only
"SAA is a National Airline. Not suppose to show a profit. That why they belong to the Government"
If only that had been the plan pre Colman & Andre times.
The "no need to show a profit / just show the Flag" policy was a reversal of the old 'show a profit policy' and (if memory serves me right) was brought well after Colman showed them how to SHOW (not make - just show) a profit.