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BOXES TICKED: Harith Aviation secures Competition Commission clearance to land FlySafair deal

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# Harith Aviation Wins Competition Commission Approval for FlySafair Acquisition

Harith Aviation has secured clearance from South Africa's Competition Commission to proceed with its acquisition of FlySafair. The approval represents a significant milestone for the transaction, which had been navigating regulatory requirements.

The deal is now clearing its final regulatory hurdles, with the approval removing a major obstacle to completion. FlySafair, characterized as South Africa's most on-time airline, will transition to new ownership under Harith Aviation once the transaction is finalized.

The acquisition has been structured as a transaction that does not constitute a Black Economic Empowerment compliance issue, according to available reporting on the matter. With Competition Commission approval secured, the deal is positioned to move toward conclusion.

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