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Closure of Limpopo airport, opens hardship Peter Ramothwala > By Peter Ramothwala - 02 June 2021 - 18:20 Image: 123RF/TRANIKOV STUDIO
The suspension of commercial flights at the Polokwane International Gateway Airport two months ago has resulted in the closure of small businesses, while others are now laying off employees.
The airport was downgraded in April following severe safety findings by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, which led to the suspension of commercial flights.
Priscilla Khathu, who was operating a kiosk at the airport, said she had to close down her business and lay off an employee because of poor trading. There was no business at all because people were not using the airport and I had to pay rent and an employee as well. I had no choice but to close shop because Covid-19 also exacerbated the situation as few people travelled, she said.