Man sentenced to 10 years for stealing R1. 6 million aviation safety equipment from South African Airways

Correction: Aviation Safety-Glance story

In a story published May 22, 2025, about recent aircraft tragedies, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date of a small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida. The crash happened April 11, not May 16.

Man who stole airport equipment that prevents mid-air collisions sentenced to 10 years

The equipment which prevents plane crashes was stolen from the OR Tambo International Airport and never recovered.

Man sentenced to 10 years for stealing R1. 6 million aviation safety equipment from South African Airways

Emmanuel Mdakane To Spend 10 Years In Prison For Stealing TCAS Processor From SAA - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – The Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 44-year-old Emmanuel Mdakane to 10 years in prison for stealing a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) processor valued at over R1.6 million. The TCAS processor stolen from South African Airways (SAA) at OR Tambo International Airport between January and February 2018 has not been recovered. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Gauteng Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the …