FlySafair has confirmed that its shareholders have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with Harith and its affiliates to acquire the airline, subject to required regulatory approvals.

For customers, employees and partners, it is business as usual. The airline will continue to operate under its existing brand, leadership and strategy, delivering the same affordable fares, reliable operations and strong on-time performance that travellers have come to expect.

The proposed transaction reflects confidence in a business built on operational discipline, a committed workforce and a clear strategic focus, positioning FlySafair for long-term sustainability.

A regulatory process relating to FlySafair’s structure, following findings issued by the Air Services Licensing Council in early 2025, remains ongoing. The proposed transaction was not initiated in response to those findings, which are subject to an ongoing legal review. Transactions of this scale and complexity are typically developed over an extended period and have been under discussion for some time. While the transaction would result in the airline being owned by South African investors, it does not automatically resolve the matters under consideration by licensing authorities, who will assess the proposed structure in accordance with their statutory mandates. The transacting parties respect the independence of these institutions and will continue to engage fully and transparently.

As of 10 February 2026, the airline and its shareholders remain committed to progressing the transaction while maintaining full operational stability and transparency with regulatory bodies.

This year marks Harith’s 20th anniversary as a long-term investor in mobilising capital for infrastructure developments across Africa. The proposed acquisition aligns with Harith’s strategy to establish an integrated transport ecosystem across the continent and supports FlySafair’s existing focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth. By providing patient long-term capital, Harith reinforces FlySafair’s strategy to enhance affordability, reliability and connectivity.

The transaction remains subject to the usual regulatory approval processes, including reviews by the Competition Commission and aviation authorities. Timelines for conclusion will depend entirely on these approval processes.

Harith’s approach as a trusted value-focused investor centres on acquiring established businesses with proven operating models and supporting them over time. In FlySafair’s case, the airline will continue under its existing strategy and leadership, maintaining strong operational performance while supporting Harith’s goal of a connected integrated transport network across Africa.