The National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa) and the Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) say they will picket outside the South African Airways (SAA) headquarters in Johannesburg to demand that funding be made available for the airline. The unions say Treasury and the Public Enterprises Department should explain where funding for the Voluntary Severance Packages will come from. SAA is in danger of liquidation as the airline's future remains uncertain ahead of this morning's creditors' meeting. Meanwhile, the Department of Public Enterprises has called for patience from all South African Airways workers, unions and creditors over the funding of the airline. The department says it is aware of a planned picket by NUMSA and SACCA to demand that funding be made available. SAA is in danger of liquidation as the future of the airline remains uncertain. A creditors' meeting is set for this morning while government considers several proposals from potential strategic equity partners. Department spokesperson Sam Mkokeli says government's priority is to save the airline and the jobs of all SAA employees.