Acquiring Company
Harith General Partners
Acquired Company
Safair Operations
JohannesburgTransportationTravelAir TransportationAerospaceDescription
Harith General Partners is moving to acquire Safair Operations, the parent company of FlySafair. The acquisition has sparked opposition from regional rival CemAir due to concerns over competition in the South African aviation market. CemAir warns that the involvement of the Public Investment Corporation could create an unfair advantage. The Competition Tribunal is currently evaluating the potential impacts of the acquisition.
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Who acquired Safair Operations?
Safair Operations was acquired by Harith General Partners. The deal was reported on August 18, 2026. Harith General Partners is a pan-African infrastructure investor with over $3 billion in assets under management. Harith General Partners is privately held.
When did Harith General Partners acquire Safair Operations?
Harith General Partners's acquisition of Safair Operations was reported on August 18, 2026. Harith General Partners is moving to acquire Safair Operations, the parent company of FlySafair. The acquisition has sparked opposition from regional rival CemAir due to concerns over competition in the South African aviation market. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Safair Operations do?
Safair Operations is the parent company of FlySafair, a leading low-cost airline in South Africa. FlySafair operates a growing fleet and offers numerous domestic routes, significantly impacting the aviation market. It is privately held, operating in Transportation, and is based in Johannesburg.