Edcon is still struggling, despite securing a R2.7bn capitalisation plan in March 2019 in which lenders, including the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), freed it of all interest-bearing debt in exchange for shareholdings.

The owner of Jet and Edgars is under pressure and has been forced to close stores. ..

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