Mango Airlines is the low-cost arm of state-owned South African Airways (SAA).

The development was confirmed by the airlines’ spokesperson Benediction Zubane on Monday morning. 

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“I can confirm that the interim CEO (Thomas Kgokolo) did go onto television this morning and made a pronouncement that Mango will be put under business rescue. As soon as we have the official statement we will be releasing it to the media.”

In April, the low cost airline was grounded by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) after failing to pay landing and take-off fees.

Staff members are also still awaiting the payment of delayed salaries.