Indeed, the Citizen was started in 1976 and was for many years an unreconstructed government mouthpiece. But notwithstanding the political and racial over and under tones of the article in question, isn't the Citizen article pretty accurate in its statements relating to the terms and conditions and perks and privileges for flight deck crews and their playmates?
Isn't it actually true that SAA pilots have a splendid long term negotiated contract that is the envy of pilots in other international airlines.
http://www.citizen.co.za/1294377/pam...ies-cost-r2bn/