• ACTis has raised two flags for ACSA and placed two under monitoring.
• Problems with some procurement processes and contract awards persist despite investigations and court challenges. Irregular security contracts have resulted in inflated contract values and poor delivery, which may weaken airport security. Multiple security failures have been reported at airports, including critical access points left unguarded, outdated and faulty equipment, officers without firearms or communication equipment, and uncertified recruits deployed to sensitive areas.
• There are concerns about leadership and governance structures at ACSA. Some senior executives were previously implicated in corruption or misconduct, while the recently appointed Board appears to have limited expertise in the aviation sector. The availability of these records prompts questions about how ACSA’s management and Board have assessed suitability for key leadership positions.
• ACSA’s financial and operational recovery stands in contrast to these weaknesses, which suggests that the detected dynamics are limited to specific functions within the institution at this stage.
• ACSA’s appointment and procurement processes should be closely monitored, especially given ACSA’s recently announced R21.7bn investment to modernise its infrastructure over the next five years.