{"id":62284,"date":"2024-03-06T16:48:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/major-upgrades-for-south-africas-main-airports-biggest-since-the-2010-fifa-world-cup"},"modified":"2024-03-06T17:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T17:15:08","slug":"major-upgrades-for-south-africas-main-airports-biggest-since-the-2010-fifa-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/major-upgrades-for-south-africas-main-airports-biggest-since-the-2010-fifa-world-cup","title":{"rendered":"Major upgrades for South Africa\u2019s main airports \u2013 biggest since the 2010 FIFA World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) has earmarked R21.7 billion to develop airport infrastructure in the country.<\/p>\n<p>This investment primarily targets 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commence at the earliest opportunity due to the airport passenger throughput having passed its design capacity pre-COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChief Dawid Stuurman Airport will follow this within the next year or two,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Johannesburg \u2013 O.R Tambo International Airport<\/p>\n<p>ACSA is set to embark on developing a new cargo terminal, known as Mid-field Cargo, at O.R Tambo International Airport on a prioritised basis given the demand and later the development of a Mid-field Passenger Terminal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOther significant projects at O.R Tambo International Airport will include an extension of the bussing gates, which will entail adding six new bussing gates to the existing Terminal A bussing terminal, along with augmenting retail, seating, and holding lounge areas,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, as part of phase 2 of this project, a new mezzanine level will be constructed to enhance circulation and optimise seating and holding 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Cybersecurity is essential for maintaining the aviation system\u2019s integrity, safety, and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are collaborating more to mitigate risks and enhance cybersecurity across the sector effectively,\u201d Chikunga noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe truth is that the future of freight is digital, and that is our reality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, a robust air cargo system is essential for global trade, speed, efficiency, connectivity, supply chain resilience, economic growth, and the timely delivery of essential goods and services,\u201d the Minister added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\">South-Africa<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. The Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) has earmarked R21.7 billion to develop airport infrastructure in the country. 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