Cape Town – Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a post-tax profit of R1.1 billion in its 2025 financial results, representing a significant economic boost for the company.
ACSA noted that the 2024/2025 financial year shows strong growth compared to last year’s R472 million, describing it as “a clear sign of resilience and national recovery.”
The company’s operations generated more than 29,000 jobs nationwide, reinforcing ACSA’s role as a catalyst for employment and economic opportunities.
Employment expenditure rose to R2.1 billion, reflecting a 30% increase from the previous year.
ACSA’s 2024/25 results highlight strong financial growth alongside major investments in infrastructure, people, and sustainability. More than numbers, it’s the heartbeat of South African aviation. 🇿🇦✈️🧑✈️👨✈️👩✈️
🔗https://t.co/Xwyv4RGXA2#ACSAFinancialResults2025 #SustainingThePulse… pic.twitter.com/7labLkZLeY— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) August 25, 2025
The company has also demonstrated a strong commitment to investing in its workforce.
However, in an interview with eNCA, ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu acknowledged that the results did not come without challenges, adding that the 2024/2025 financial year had “humbled” the company.
“It through on us a number of challenges, operating challenges that led to service disruptions that were unprecedented.
“And part of those challenges where a reflection of our inability, as we acknowledge, to keep a very close eye on all the aspects of our infrastructure and the level of deterioration and the potential risk that posed to operations” said Mpofu.
👥 Employee expenditure increased to R2.1bn (+30.6%).
▪️ Security internalisation
▪️ Critical vacancies filled
▪️ R134m in performance incentives
Investing in people for sustainable growth.#ACSAFinancialResults2025 #BehindTheNumbers #SustainingThePulse— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) August 25, 2025
A report by Business Explainer said that the CEO indicated that ACSA managed to make a recovery as a result of the “Innovate, Grow, and Sustain” plan, which helped stabilize and ensure long-term sustainability.
“Despite these setbacks, the company learned valuable lessons to improve maintenance and customer service,” reported business explainer.
“Acsa also increased its capital spending from R568 million to R861 million, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and technology improvements.
“These investments aim to prepare for future growth and international events like the G20 summit.
“The group’s debt levels improved, with its gearing ratio dropping from 17% to just 8%, supported by gains on property investments and reduced credit losses” reported business explainer.
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Compiled by Anda Tolibadi
