On Boxing Day, 26 December 2024, a FlySafair flight traveling from Durban to Cape Town experienced a major disruption when a passenger caused chaos over a drink service.
The incident led to the woman being restrained by airline staff, with the assistance of fellow passengers, before being handed over to the police once the flight landed in Cape Town.
Flight Attendant’s Head Pulled in Heated Confrontation
The outburst was captured on video by other passengers, quickly spreading across social media.
In one of the videos, the woman is seen standing in the aisle, pulling a flight attendant’s head aside as tensions rose.
In another video, she is seated while the attendants attempt to handcuff her.
SABC Employee Involved in Flight Incident
It was later revealed that the woman involved in the outburst was an employee of the SABC, and she made references to the organization during the argument, claiming that the incident would be broadcast on SABC News.
This led to the SABC issuing a public statement condemning her behavior.
On 28 December 2024, the SABC released a statement expressing concern over the footage of the incident, calling it “regrettable.
” The statement emphasized that the organization encourages its staff to uphold the values of respect and integrity in all professional interactions.
Unruly Passenger Claims ANC Loyalty Amid Disruption
Adding to the drama, the woman claimed that nothing would happen to her due to her loyalty to the African National Congress (ANC).
However, the ANC soon responded, labeling her behavior as “unruly” and “unbecoming,” emphasizing that it went against the movement’s values.
They also stated that an investigation into her ANC membership status had been initiated.
Public Reactions and Investigation
The incident has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many expressing disbelief at the woman’s behavior.
While the investigation into her conduct continues, both the SABC and the ANC have made it clear that such actions are not in line with their values and will be addressed.