Paxboy commented on poor signage:
I am not in the least bit surprised that the ground markings are so poor, the taxiways confusing and warning signs lacking.
And Captain Snor took issue:
Paxbox, are you just another ex-South African having to shoot the country down to justify your decision to leave?
I live in Johannesburg and it is not just taxiway markings that are inadequate. Poor or non-existent signage is a fact of life in this town:
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I am not a pilot and understand that the captain of the aircraft bears ultimate responsibility for the good and the bad during a flight. However, my knee-jerk response on hearing of the incident was to wonder whether or not there had been some sort of lapse in ATC or at the airport.
It appears that there are many factors at play here. My sympathy is with the flight crew; clearly they did not intend to taxi their plane into a building. One can only hope that they are dealt with fairly and not hung out to dry because it's the most convenient option for the beancounters.