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South African state insurer in talks over larger bailout

South African state insurer in talks over larger bailout

SOUTH Africa's state-owned insurance company Sasria is in talks with the National Treasury for a larger bailout than the 3.9 billion rand ($272 million) already promised, its managing director has told a parliamentary committee. Sasria, the only insurer covering political violence in Africa's most advanced economy, has suffered a sudden deterioration in its financial position after some of the worst violence in the post-apartheid era erupted in July soon after the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma. More than 300 people died and around 3,000 shops were looted in the immediate aftermath of Zuma's arrest, with anger over entrenched poverty…
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Washington locks down, Delta bans guns to D.C. ahead of inauguration

Washington locks down, Delta bans guns to D.C. ahead of inauguration

AS Washington locks down for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, Delta Air Lines put new restrictions on passengers to the U.S. capital on Thursday, while Democrats warned of possible political violence even after the January 20 swearing-in. Delta will not allow travellers flying to Washington area airports to check firearms on its flights before the inauguration, Chief Executive Ed Bastian said on Thursday. The actions follow the storming of the U.S. Capitol last week by supporters of President Donald Trump and disturbances on flights and at airports. Officials have warned of plans for armed protests in Washington and all 50 states.…
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