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IOL News
7 hours ago
- Business
- IOL News
Court ruling secures baggage screening units for passengers at OR Tambo and King Shaka
Airline passengers can thank the courts for the replacement of four critical Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) units at OR Tambo and King Shaka International Airports. Image: Supplied Airline passengers can thank the courts for the replacement of four critical Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) units at OR Tambo and King Shaka International Airports. This is as a protracted legal dispute continues involving - the Aviation Co-ordination Services (ACS), Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) - over who holds the mandate to provide check-in hold baggage screening (HBS) services at South African airports. The ACS said it had launched the legal action given the risk of service breakdown due to ageing screening infrastructure and manufacturer support withdrawal, which compelled it to seek urgent court relief in 2024 to allow it to replace four back-up Level 3 HBS units at OR Tambo and King Shaka. ACS in November obtained an order barring Acsa from implementing its insourcing decision or awarding any contracts under its tender that directed Acsa to allow ACS to replace the equipment; and ordered Sacaa to approve the replacement within five days. ACS CEO Duke Phahla said, 'We commend Sacaa's recognition of the urgency in replacing aged HBS equipment to ensure uninterrupted security operations at airports. We have always maintained that passenger safety and continuity must come first, and this step reflects that shared concern.' The matter stems from May 2023 when Acsa announced its intention to terminate ACS's long-standing role as the provider of HBS services and to insource the function and subsequently issued a R3.15 billion tender for the procurement of new baggage screening equipment opening the floodgate of legal suits amongst the parties. Following the Gauteng High Court granting for the replacement, Acsa said it contested the ACS's handling of baggage as it was in contravention of the Constitution (which states that all organs of state must engage in procurement that is fair and transparent), the ACSA Act, the Public Finance Management Act, which requires that all airport charges levied to passengers must be approved by a Regulating Committee. Acsa's manager for Communications, Sisa Majola, said in response to enquiries, "The charges currently being levied by ACS are not regulated. The next development in the proceedings will be the hearing of the appeal against the court's order to interdict Acsa from implementing its insourcing of Hold Baggage Screening and the procurement of the screening." Majola said it was crucial that the ACS has challenged Acsa's decision to insource/perform Hold Baggage Screening Services, and a court of law has not heard this matter, nor has ACS been confirmed as the entity entitled to render Hold Baggage Screening Services. Acsa confirmed it would comply with the back-up replacement court order and continue with the appeal, as it was granted leave to appeal by the High Court and would continue to defend the review proceedings. ACS's Phala said, 'While the legal process runs its course, our focus remains on ensuring uninterrupted, world-class baggage screening services for passengers and airlines. We remain committed to working co-operatively with Acsa, Sacaa and all stakeholders to safeguard operational integrity and uphold aviation security standards." In its response, Sacaa said there are no ongoing discussions between the Sacaa and ACS and that further determinations would have to be from court pronouncements.
Hypebeast
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
goeymon Teams Up With Harajuku-Based Cafe Baggage for New Unda Sandal
Name:Baggage × goyemon undaColorways:CoffeeSKUs:TBCMSRP:¥33,000 JPY (approximately $230 USD)Release Date:Available NowWhere to Buy:Baggage Japanese footwear brandgoyemonhas teamed up with Harajuku cafe Baggage for a new limited-edition collaboration available now. Dubbed the 'Goemon Unda Baggage Coffee,' the hybrid sandal-sneaker draws inspiration from post-football relaxation, merging traditional Japanese geta design with modern streetwear sensibilities. Crafted in a coffee-toned colorway that evokes the warmth of espresso, the shoe features Baggage's logo embossed on the footbed and a custom blue heel label using a bespoke font previously exclusive to goyemon. The ¥33,000 JPY ($230 USD) pair highlights the shared philosophy of both brands, where culture, comfort and playfulness meet.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelsea Ballerini Reveals What Exactly Her ACM Awards Performance Will Entail
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Receiving four nods — nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for "Cowboys Cry Too" (featuring Noah Kahan) as an artist AND a producer — at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Kelsea Ballerini is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of her country music career thus far. Ahead of the ACM Awards — which will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas tomorrow (May 8) — Ballerini stopped by media row to tease what we can expect from her. While speaking with Country Now, she delved into the details of her soon-to-be spectacular red carpet look, as well as what fans will see when she takes the stage, joining the prestigious list of performers at the 2025 ACM Awards: Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, Zach Top, Lainey Wilson and more. As far as her red carpet look goes, Ballerini teased, "This is, as an artist, my biggest ACMs that I've gotten to attend, and so I wanted to find a carpet outfit that felt kinda timeless and classic, so that I could always look back at these photos and this night and feel good about it." While we don't know what her dress will look like exactly, we are hopeful that she will have her go-to accessory by her side: her boyfriend, Outer Banks and Uglies star Chase Stokes. Now, as far as her performance goes, the Tennessee native revealed that she will be performing "Baggage," a fan-favorite tune from her fifth studio album: PATTERNS. For those who need a refresher, the 31-year-old has had a whirlwind of success in the country music scene ever since her oh-so public split from fellow country star Morgan Evans. The beginning of said success stemmed from her 2023 EP titled Rolling Up The Welcome Mat, covering the gut-wrenching heartbreak that stemmed from her divorce. To follow, the talented singer/songwriter put out her her 2024 album titled PATTERNS — which featured smash hits like "Baggage,""Sorry Mom,""Cowboys Cry Too" (featuring Noah Kahan) and more — covering the healing and overall happiness that came afterwards instead. 'I'm excited. I mean, this is our first big performance of it — other than being on tour — and it just feels like a performance that I can show up, being nominated for Entertainer of the Year, and feel like I'm delivering something that is maybe worthy of that nomination,' she spilled. Nevertheless, to see Ballerini take the stage to perform "Baggage," tune into the the 2025 ACM Awards tomorrow at 8pm ET/5pm PT via Prime Video, as well as the Amazon Music channel via Twitch. With Reba McEntire hosting the show for 18th time — making history as the longest-running host in ACM history — it is sure to be an evening to remember!
