South African Civil Aviation Authority

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South African Civil Aviation Authority
South African Civil Aviation Authority logo.svg
Agency overview
Formed1 October 1998;24 years ago (1998-10-01)
Jurisdiction Republic of South Africa
HeadquartersIkhaya Lokundiza, Building 16, Treur Close, Waterfall Park, Midrand
26°0′50.15″S28°6′54.95″E / 26.0139306°S 28.1152639°E / -26.0139306; 28.1152639
Minister responsible
Agency executives
  • Ernest Khosa, Chairperson of the Board
  • Poppy Khoza, Director of Civil Aviation
Parent department Department of Transport
Key documents
Website www.caa.co.za
Map
South African Civil Aviation Authority

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA or CAA) is the civil aviation authority of South Africa, overseeing civil aviation and governing investigations of aviation accidents and incidents. It is headquartered in Midrand, near Johannesburg. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Contacts Archived 2009-11-27 at the Wayback Machine ." South African Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved on 9 June 2009. "Ikhaya Lokundiza Building 16 Treur Close Waterfall Park Bekker Street Midrand"
  2. "Map to the SACAA Offices Archived 2010-08-26 at the Wayback Machine ." South African Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved on 13 May 2010.