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South African Airways needs another government bailout to stay afloat. Reuters
South African Airways needs another government bailout to stay afloat. Reuters
South African Airways future far from certain despite government efforts to save it
The airline has survived on state bailouts and debt guarantees from the government for several years
Gavin du Venage
25 October, 2020