Zondo R700m bill to probe state capture: SA could run out of ICU beds; SAA; Steinhoff; Santam

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In today's news headlines:
* The Zondo commission into state capture has cost a staggering R700m so far - and still no arrests in sight;
* South Africa could run out of capacity in Intensive Care Units, the health minister has warned;
* SAA has a new scheme to help its employees, and plans to cut the number of layoffs;
* Scandal-hit Steinhoff International agreed to sell its stake in the struggling French unit of home furnishings chain Conforama; and
* Santam was among the worst performers on the JSE after its bosses refused to pay up for business interruption insurance even though a court has ruled that Covid-19 linked claims are valid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Jul 2020 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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