Post Office's R9bn SOS as Telkom threatens to cut internet

Huge number of social grants in jeopardy as closed-door parliamentary meeting hears Post Office's plea for help

20 March 2022 - 00:05

The government has had to step in to stop Telkom cutting off services to the Post Office — a move that would have left the Post Office unable to pay social grants or renew vehicle registrations...

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