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Low flyover over packed stadium in South Africa generates controversy

Now31 August 2026 at 18:06

A South African airline is facing criticism after performing a maneuver with two jets over the DHL stadium, in Cape Town, South Africa, this Saturday. The low flyover took place before a rugby match between the Springboks, South Africa's national team, and the All Blacks, New Zealand's national team.

The stadium was packed with 50,000 spectators during the sporting event. The airline responsible for the maneuver was Airlink, which now faces public scrutiny due to the action.

Airlink refuted the criticism directed at the company, emphasizing that the action had been carefully planned. The company defended itself against the accusations, ensuring that all safety procedures had been followed.

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