South Africa's finance minister was honest about the problems facing the country. But he made no real suggestions that the government will start doing things differently.
South Africa needs to decide if it will continue to waste public money on its national carrier, or incur the costs of letting SAA go bankrupt.
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There is no good case for bailing out South African Airways, it's simply a matter of avoiding a potentially catastrophic debt default.
A government of national unity has served South Africa well before. It should consider forming another after President Jacob Zuma leaves office.
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South Africa needs to start thinking about life after President Jacob Zuma. Given the damage that he's done, serious thought should be given to forming a government of national unity.
South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has a tough job of rekindling a weak economy.
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