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South Africa' s department of public enterprises withdrew from airline overhaul talks after disagreement with unions over job cuts. Reuters
South Africa' s department of public enterprises withdrew from airline overhaul talks after disagreement with unions over job cuts. Reuters
South African Airways overhaul talks hit dead end as government and unions disagree over terms
The airline was placed into a form of bankruptcy protection six months ago after its management failed to restore it to profitability