ACSA to search passengers wearing head coverings

The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has stated that it will conduct physical checks on passengers wearing head coverings.

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ACSA to conduct searches of passengers with head coverings. Image: Unsplash

ACSA AND HEAD COVERINGS

Acsa announced on X (formerly, Twitter) on Tuesday, April 23, that it would mandate physical searches for anyone wearing a head covering.

As part of ACSA’s security measures, individuals wearing headwraps, hijabs, burkas, or niqabs will undergo a physical search.

The measure forms part of the company’s efforts to enhance security at its airports.

The company states that physical searches may be conducted private spaces upon request.

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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRPORTS

ACSA operates airports across South Africa. The state-owned entity manages all of the country’s major airports.  

Three of ACSA’s airports ranked among the best in Africa in the recent Skytrax World Airport Awards survey.

Cape Town International Airport was ranked the best airport in Africa for 2024.

Lanseria International Airport and the new Cape Winelands Airport which is in its development stages are privately owned airport facilities.

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA

Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) is a majority (94.6%) state-owned South African airport management company. Founded in 1993, ACSA operates nine of South Africa’s airports. 

The following international airports are operated by ACSA:

The following local airports are operated by ACSA:

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