(1) (a) Is the recent Codeshare agreement between the SA Airways (SAA) and Etihad Airways commercially viable; if so, (i) how and (ii) what assurance can SAA provide that this route will not run at a loss at any time, (b) on what business case was this decision grounded and (c) were any political and socio-economic factors taken into consideration; (2) what is the status of negotiations between SAA and Air China with regard to equity stakes; (3) are there any negotiations taking place between SAA and other carriers with regard to equity stakes; if so, what are the (a) relevant details and (b) status of these negotiations?