Numsa members demand resignation of Comair CEO
Members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) were picketing outside Comair's offices in Kempton Park on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of CEO Glenn Orsmond.
It follows the indefinite suspension of the company's operations by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Comair operates BA and Kulula, who have been grounded since Saturday over safety concerns.
READ: CAA hands Comair indefinite suspension amid safety concerns
The metalworkers union says cost-cutting measures implemented by executives have compromised the safety of aircraft.
The CAA says it's received all documentation from Comair and is going through them.
It's not yet clear how long the process will take.
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It's left passengers stranded and frustrated.
Some have tried to get flights on other airlines, but they seem to be capitalising on the situation, hiking their prices.
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