Mango Airlines, South Africa’s state-owned low-cost carrier grounded since July 2021, is preparing for a comeback. After four years of financial uncertainty, the airline is in the final phase of securing a deal with a selected investor that could see it return to the skies. We spoke to transport economist Dr. Joachim Vermooten, who noted that Mango’s revival could boost competition in the aviation sector and improve affordable travel options for South Africans, if managed sustainably.

<p>Mango Airlines, South Africa&rsquo;s state-owned low-cost carrier grounded since July 2021, is preparing for a comeback. After four years of financial uncertainty, the airline is in the final phase of securing a deal with a selected investor that could see it return to the skies. We spoke to transport economist Dr. Joachim Vermooten, who noted that Mango&rsquo;s revival could boost competition in the aviation sector and improve affordable travel options for South Africans, if managed sustainably.</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Thabiso TT Tema. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen-to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Thabiso TT Tema. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen-to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.</p>

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