South African Civil Aviation Authority

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA or CAA) is the civil aviation authority of South Africa, overseeing civil aviation and governing investigations of aviation accidents and incidents. It is headquartered in Centurion, near Pretoria.^[2]

Formed1 October 1998; 27 years ago (1998-10-01)

JurisdictionRepublic of South Africa

Headquarters

• Ikhaya Lokundiza, Byls Bridge Office Park, Doornkloof, Centurion, 0157
• 25.864822°S 28.207614°E / -25.864822; 28.207614

AnnualbudgetR 6.58 billion (2026/27)^[1]

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South African Civil Aviation Authority

Agency overview
Formed	1 October 1998; 27 years ago (1998-10-01)
Jurisdiction	Republic of South Africa
Headquarters	Ikhaya Lokundiza, Byls Bridge Office Park, Doornkloof, Centurion, 0157 25.864822°S 28.207614°E / -25.864822; 28.207614
Annual budget	R 6.58 billion (2026/27)[1]
Minister responsible	Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport
Agency executives	Ernest Khosa, Chairperson of the Board Poppy Khoza, Director of Civil Aviation
Parent department	Department of Transport
Key documents	Civil Aviation Authority Act, 1998 Civil Aviation Act, 2009
Website	www.caa.co.za

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It was previously headquartered in Pretoria,^[3] and later Midrand.^[4][5]