Flash Briefing: Deputy President Mabuza is back; Eskom seeks R33bn; R350 basic income grants to roll out by month-end

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*Deputy President David Mabuza is back in the country after his trip to Russia where he sought medical treatment.
*Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is in talks to raise about R33 billion from at least five development finance institutions to help fund its partial exit from coal-fired power generation.
*South Africa’s R350 social relief grants will start rolling out by month-end, social development minister Lindiwe Zulu has announced, with applications opening this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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