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O.R. Tambo International Airport is the air transport hub of South Africa, catering for more than 21 million passengers each year. Twitter office hours: 8am-6pm
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‼️‼️Passengers are advised to beware of baggage scams on social media, and syndicates claiming to sell lost/unclaimed baggage from any of our airports. We urge passengers to visit our website at to verify information.
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South African singer Makhadzi returned home today following her international tour. Thank you for gracing our airport!
#Makhadzi
#MaGear
#SouthAfrica
#southafrican
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O.R. Tambo International Airport welcomes Uganda Airlines 🇺🇬
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Rise Africa Rise!
A celebratory moment as we welcome
@AirTanzania
back to Johannesburg with a
#GreywaterSalute
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Mood right now as we wait to meet the 4x World Champions
@Springboks
💚🇿🇦💛🏉
#StrongerTogether
#RugbyWorldCup
#ACSAllence
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Please be aware that this is a baggage scam, and we strongly advise passengers not to fall for it.
O.R. Tambo selling lost luggage that's been with them for over six months for R38 is quite surprising.
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@abelmike
Good day, Mike. We greatly appreciate you sharing your positive experience. This clearly demonstrates that we are on the right track with our service delivery! We take pride in our airport personnel who keep our flag flying high and make our passengers' experiences memorable.
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NOTICE: The Airport's Domestic Arrivals is currently being evacuated. This is a precautionary measure. Further updates will be communicated once the matter has been fully investigated. We do profusely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
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This morning we welcomed
@WaydeDreamer
at
@ortambo_int
.
@audisouthafrica
had a wonderful surprise waiting for Wayde!
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@BlessingsRamoba
Please be advised that this is confirmed false information. We urge Twitter users to be responsible when posting.
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Our General Manager, Bongiwe Pityi-Vokwana warmly welcomes back Air Tanzania to O.R Tambo International Airport as they launch the Johannesburg - Dar es Salaam route operating 3 times a week.
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The countdown has begun......
Watch this space for more details.
#missuniverse2019
@zozitunzi
👸
@official_missSA
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@__kayspark
@British_Airways
Good day Kay, kindly contact the airline
@British_Airways
directly to file a concern without delay. We apologize for the frustration and inconvenience caused. Or DM us your flight ticket and your contact details for follow up engagement. Regards, NK
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@BlaqPerspective
@CyrilRamaphosa
@MbalulaFikile
Please be advised that while flights are still currently landing from high-risk areas, only South African Citizens are permitted to disembark. The aircrafts have been taken to an isolated bay to ensure that
@HealthZA
conducts screening procedures. The utmost care is being taken
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It’s
#ThankfulThursday
! We want to hear what made you say
#DankoACSA
!
As part of our 31st anniversary celebration, we are giving away R31 000 in retail vouchers in July.
Share what you love about ACSA or any of our airports, and you could win 1 of 20 weekly retail vouchers
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@Ashir_S
@laschmaada
Thank you for reaching out to us. Please note that the travel ban pertains to foreign nationals from high-risk countries. South African citizens may travel back to South Africa, whereupon arrival will undergo high-intensity screening. Regards
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@DakaloNw
@Ashir_S
@laschmaada
Please be advised that foreign nationals will not be permitted to disembark. The aircraft will be contained at an isolated bay with all officials ensuring the utmost care is taken. We are working with the airline to ensure that foreign nationals return to the country of origin
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We will also be welcoming E-gates. E-gates have biometric scanners that will allow South African passport holders to be processed through immigration without visiting an immigration officer.
#ACSAllence
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@Abramjee
@MbalulaFikile
Good day, please note that a statement was issued on this matter. Please find it attached as it highlights the security departments standard operating procedures and explains how and why we conduct these searches. We do not condone any form of discrimination. Kind regards, LM
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
Ts and Cs Apply.
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Media Statement: FlySafair plane lands safely with a damaged tyre at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
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Today we had the rare pleasure of welcoming four A380s.
#avgeek
#A380
#flyemirates
#Britishairways
#Airfrance
#A380lovers
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@ortambo_int
Management and staff are delighted to welcome Lufthansa as the first international flight on Lockdown Level 1.
#StaySafe
#SAisTravelReady
#Lufthansa
#Airlines
#Travel
#Airports
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We are ready and waiting to meet you
@zozitunzi
👑💃🏾🇿🇦
#ZoziHomeComing
@Official_MissSA
@Brand_SA
@ArtsCultureSA
@City_Ekurhuleni
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
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UPDATE: The Airport has been declared safe by the Security Cluster.
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First time visit for the United for Wildlife livery of Emirates Airline Airbus A380.
#avgeek
#aviation
@emirates
#unitedforwildlife
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
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We’re excited to welcome Eswatini Airline. The airline made its debut at O. R. Tambo International Airport this morning. What a great way to start the Easter season.
#ACSAllence
#Eswatiniair
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It’s
#ThankfulThursday
!
We want to hear what made you say
#DankoACSA
!
As part of our 31st anniversary celebration, we are giving away R31 000 in retail vouchers in July.
Share what you love about ACSA or any of our airports, and you could win 1 of 20 weekly retail vouchers
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We’re eagerly waiting for the big reveal of the life-sized statue of the iconic statesman, Mr. O.R. Tambo
#ORTambo100
#ORTamboStatue
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
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As a contingency plan to the protest action, please note that the departures drop-off road and arrivals pickup road have been closed. All traffic will be directed to Parkade 2 South level 2 where passengers can be picked up and dropped off. We apologise for the inconvenience.
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It’s
#ThankfulThursday
!
We want to hear what made you say
#DankoACSA
!
As part of our 31st anniversary celebration, we are giving away R31 000 in retail vouchers in July.
Share what you love about ACSA or any of our airports, and you could win 1 of 20 weekly retail vouchers
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
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South Africans from all ages and walks off life came to wish
@Official_MissSA
@zozitunzi
well as she jets off to the
#MissUniverse2019
pageant. We felt the love and the positive energy, thank you to everyone who came
#MissSASendOff
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
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NOTICE: Delayed departure flights.
Please be advised that O.R. Tambo International Airport is currently experiencing delays on departure flights. (1/4)
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Passengers waiting patiently at the boarding gate for the first flight.
#Cemair
#ProtectUProtectUs
#Airports
#Aviation
#myortamboairport
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@Luyanda_Maf
Hi Luyanda. Kindly report this incident to the airline you travelled with at the port of arrival immediately, as they will investigate and give you feedback directly. Regards. PK.
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O.R. Tambo International Airport is pleased to welcome Zambia Airways into its regional air travel network, with the carrier commencing flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg on 1 June 2023.
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The Huku Superstar, Sho Madjozi: winner of the Best International Act. just arrived at O.R. Tambo International Airport from the 2019 BET Awards in LA. We are proud of you!
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Foreign nationals from high risk countries will not be allowed to disembark the aircraft.
Inbound crew will be screened and quarantined.
South African citizens returning from high-risk countries will be clinically assessed and immediately quarantined.
#ProtectUProtectUs
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MEDIA STATEMENT
6 June 2024
@SAPoliceService
Bomb Squad alerted to security threat on board
@FlySafair
flight at
@capetownint
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) can confirm that the South African Police Service (SAPS) Bomb Squad was deployed to Cape Town International Airport
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#MarkFishChallenge
Can you identify any of these exotic animals on this
@FlyMangoSA
aircraft?
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Our check-in counters are ready. Please maintain 1.5m
#SocialDistancing
#Covid19
#Safety
Passengers are advised to use
#online
#checkin
.
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@Abramjee
@SAPoliceService
@sarstax
@MbalulaFikile
@DoTransport
@EdKieswetter
Hi Yusuf, your concern is highly noted we have escalated to the SAPS management on-site as well as ACSA security for review. XD
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@BlessingsRamoba
@BlessingsRamoba
Please note that all foreign nationals from high-risk countries that were denied entry at our airport returned with the same flight back to the country of origin. They were not permitted to disembark.
#Facts
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Today is a historic day where we will honour and celebrate the life and legacy of O.R.
Tambo, after whom our airport is named
#ORTambo100
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Scenes from the
@FlyCemAir
departure. It is a beautiful morning to open our skies once again.
#ProtectUProtectUs
#GoodMorning
#Airports
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Family and friends singing praises to welcome
#NdlovuYouthChoir
from their sterling performance
@AmericanGTalent
finale
#Airports
#ArtsCultureSA
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O.R. Tambo International Airport is aware of a video that has been posted on social media showing a baggage handler mishandling passenger luggage. We are engaging the ground handling company regarding its employee’s behaviour and recommended that disciplinary steps be taken.
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Special moments at our airport, witnessing the winning teams ‘arrivals
@springboks
#RugbyChampionship
@banyana_banyana
#cosafawc
Siyabonga 🏆 🇿🇦👏🏽👏🏽
@nathimthethwaSA
@ArtsCultureSA
#Airports
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Well Done
#Banyana
👏
We cannot wait to welcome you at OR Tambo International Airport with songs of celebration! You gave it your best! 🥳
#FIFAWomensWorldCup2023
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@lesedienhle_m
@uLerato_pillay
Foreign nationals from high risk countries will not be allowed to disembark the aircraft. Inbound crew will be screened and quarantined. South African citizens returning from high-risk countries will be clinically assessed and immediately quarantined.
#ProtectingUProtectingUS
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@MapsMaponyane
Good day, we deeply regret your experience while traveling through our Airport. Please send us a DM, providing us with more information in order for us to assist you in contacting the Airline and launching an investigation. Kind regards, LM
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Our baggage trolleys have been
#sanitized
- safe for passenger use.
#Covid19
- your
#safety
is our priority.
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Bomb scare at O R Tambo International Airport a hoax The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused during the evacuation of passengers from the domestic arrivals terminal on the evening of the 31st of May 2023.
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We confirm we are closed. You may still see flights operating to deliver essential cargo, medical supplies or refuel. These activities are permitted to proceed. No passengers are being processed.
#Airports
#Aviation
#PreventTheSpread
#FlattenTheCurve
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Congratulations to the
@Trek4Mandela
2019 climbers on their successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. They arrived at O.R.Tambo International Airport last night.
@City_Ekurhuleni
said welcome back home and we are proud of you all, 👏🏽👏🏽🇿🇦🇿🇦
@clementmaosa
#NelsonMandela
#caring4girls
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Happy Friday! 💃🏾👑🎉
#ZoziHomeComing
#MissUniverse2019
@Official_MissSA
@zozitunzi
@ArtsCultureSA
@Brand_SA
@City_Ekurhuleni
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Thank you for gracing us with your presence
@zozitunzi
@Official_MissSA
. We are behind you all the way and hope you come back with the crown 👑! We know you'll keep flying the SA flag high in Atlanta 🇿🇦
#MissSASendOff
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. Tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
Ts and Cs Apply.
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The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa and Limpopo MEC of Arts and Culture, Ms Thandi Moraka ready to give a warm welcome to the 2019 BET Award Winner, Sho Madjozi at O.R Tambo International Airport
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Today we welcomed the first official A350-900 flight operated by Singapore Airlines.
#avgeek
#A350
@SingaporeAir
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Three additional evening flights with Singapore Airlines have been launched at
@ortambo_int
to meet growing passenger demand for flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport into the Asia Pacific region.
@SingaporeAir
@ChangiAirport
@VisitSingapore
@Airports_ZA
.
#SA2Singapore
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Please be advised that all international and domestic flights are prohibited during the national lockdown, irrespective of the risk category or the country of origin. Only essential air cargo will be allowed. However, cargo from high-risk countries must be sanitised.
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Our dedicated teams getting the airport ready for
#Covid19
Alert
#Level3
(Partial domestic travel)
#Deepcleaning
#Sanitization
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Our
@Official_MissSA
@MissSacha_Lee
amongst those in waiting for
@zozitunzi
.
#MissUniverse2019
#zozicomeshome
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Congratulations to
@airmauritius
on the maiden arrival of the new
@Airbus
A350-900 Isn't she absolutely beautiful?
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@BlackswarnBee
@BlaqPerspective
@CyrilRamaphosa
@MbalulaFikile
@HealthZA
Foreign nationals from high risk countries will not be allowed to disembark the aircraft. Inbound crew will be screened and quarantined. South African citizens returning from high-risk countries will be clinically assessed and immediately quarantined.
#ProtectingUProtectingUS
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@QueenTshilidzi
@SAfmnews
This refers to Japanese travelers via road from Mozambique at a land port Lebombo. Yesterday's post refers to allegations that Chinese travelers from Air China who returned to China, allegedly landed in Mozambique. We hope this clarifies? These are two different incidents.
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#SouthAfrica
🇿🇦 It's a date! 🎉👑💃🏾
#ZoziHomeComing
#MissUniverse2019
@zozitunzi
@Official_MissSA
@Brand_SA
@ArtsCultureSA
@City_Ekurhuleni
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A warm welcome to
@Fly_Airlink
on their first flight back, boarding to the Mother City.
#Airports
#ProtectUProtectUs
#airlines
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@LiftAirlineSA
has landed at the flagship airport! We warmly welcome you.
#aviation
#airports
#airline
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The queen is here! Miss Universe has touched down on South African soil! 👑🇿🇦
#ZoziComesHome
@zozitunzi
@Official_MissSA
@ArtsCultureSA
@City_Ekurhuleni
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Travel Advisory for O.R. Tambo International Airport's passengers.
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@kriswentzel9
Hi
@kriswentzel9
, thank you for sharing your daughter’s unpleasant experience and we value your feedback. We will make sure that our Cleaning Co-ordinations are made aware. Best regards, ZD
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Media Statement: Alleged Bomb Threat Incident at O.R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg - Airports Company South Africa can confirm that it received a notification of an alleged bomb on-board a Singapore airline, SQ 478 on the morning of Tuesday, 14 March 2023. (1)
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You might mistake this for a “Transformer” vehicle but this is the Rosenbauer Panther CA-7 fire truck.
#firetruck
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@BenMoloko
@eNCA
Foreign nationals from high risk countries will not be allowed to disembark the aircraft. Inbound crew will be screened and quarantined. South African citizens returning from high-risk countries will be clinically assessed and immediately quarantined.
#ProtectingUProtectingUS
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MEDIA STATEMENT
10 May 2024
ACSA SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) can confirm that a medical emergency took place at OR Tambo on Wednesday mid-afternoon involving an elderly traveller in the
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We’re excited to welcome Condor Airlines. The airline made its debut at O. R Tambo this morning. A great start to the festive season.
#ACSA
#CondorAirlines
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@rationalhill
@HomeAffairsSA
Good day, we apologize for the inconvenience caused. Please note we have alerted the immigration office to take note.
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To celebrate our 31st Anniversary we want to connect 31 South Africans to their NEXT. So tell us what your next is, big or small, we would love to hear it. You might be one of the lucky 31 winners to have their Next Come True! Use the
#DankoACSA
and tag
@Airports_ZA
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