Widow in a legal battle after Eskom death benefit drops from R5m to R4.7m
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IOL reports that a widow is in a legal battle over an Eskom death benefit that reportedly fell from R5m to R4.7m. [1]
The headline presents the change as part of a dispute, but it does not explain the reason for the reduction or how the case will be resolved. [1]
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Impact assessment
10/100
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routine human impact
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- Reported deathsDeaths reported without a reliable count
after Eskom death