There was a deal on the table for Emirates to take an equity stake, and inject much needed cash and expertise, plus access to better priced fuel (one of the reasons that the Gulf carriers are so successful).

Duduzile Myeni scuppered the deal at the 11th hour, literally

Her reasons have never been given, nor who instructed her, if it was not her decision.

The board of which she is Chairperson had already approved the deal.