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MEC Mathye notes GAAL Board decision to place CEO on precautionary suspension and reassures stakeholders 01/08/2026
Office of the Premier (Limpopo)Ref: https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MEC-Mathye-notes-GAAL-Board-decision-to-place-CEO-on-precautionary-suspension-and-reassures-stakeholders.pdf
Official source
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Collected on 2 August 2026
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What this means
This is a media statement dated 1 August 2026 by MEC Violet Mathye (Transport and Community Safety) noting that the GAAL Board placed GAAL CEO Mokgadi Matli on precautionary suspension with immediate effect. The statement says the MEC respects the Board’s governance role under the Public Finance Management Act and related prescripts, and that due process will be followed. It reassures stakeholders that Polokwane International Airport will remain open and fully operational and that service delivery will continue uninterrupted during the suspension period.
Facts
Places
Limpopo, Polokwane Local Municipality
Reference
https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MEC-Mathye-notes-GAAL-Board-decision-to-place-CEO-on-precautionary-suspension-and-reassures-stakeholders.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Date: 01 August 2026
- MEC: Violet Mathye (Transport and Community Safety) as shareholder representative of GAAL
- GAAL Board decision: CEO Mokgadi Matli placed on precautionary suspension
- Effective immediately
- Assurance: Polokwane International Airport remains open and fully operational
- Assurance: service delivery continues uninterrupted
- Reference to compliance with Public Finance Management Act and GAAL Memorandum of Incorporation
- Enquiries: Tshifhiwa Dali (MEC Media Liaison) 082 904 0262; Tshepo Ramokgopa (GAAL Media Liaison) 0605719447
- Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL)
- MEC Violet Mathye
- Ms Mokgadi Matli
- Polokwane International Airport
- Office of the MEC for Transport and Community Safety
- Public Finance Management Act
- GAAL Board of Directors
- Mr. Tshifhiwa Dali
- Ms Tshepo Ramokgopa
Dates
Closing Date
1 August 2026