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consecutive years and the winner of “Service Excel-
lence Africa” for three years. Mango and SAA hold
the number one and number two successive spots
as South Africa’s most on time airlines.
The history of South African Airways dates back to 1
February 1934, when the South African government
took over the assets and liabilities of Union Airways.
The airline was then renamed South African Airways
(SAA), and fell under the control of the South African
Railways and Harbour Administration.
