By: Natasha Archary

South African Airways (SAA) is the official partner of Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana.
The airline announced that a new partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA) was signed with effect from 01 June 2024.
SAA interim chief executive officer Professor John Lamola says the airline is proud to be the official carrier of the national teams and the junior national teams.
“We are delighted to be associated with national sports brands such as Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana. This reaffirms our indisputable position as the national carrier and airline of choice for assignments of strategic importance to our nation.
We welcome our national teams on board, and we look forward to flying them around the world on national duty to represent our nation.
We know the players and officials will be well taken care of and will enjoy our award-winning hospitality that SAA is renowned for.”
The renewed partnership will play a massive role in getting the national teams to their destinations for international matches.
This partnership is in line with the airline’s plans to grow in Africa and internationally.
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