The group of investors led by former CEO of Telkom Sipho Maseko has amassed a war chest of about R12bn to buy a substantial stake and inject much-needed cash into the ailing telecoms operator.

Business Day understands from a source with direct knowledge of the plan that Maseko has garnered support from major shareholders for a deal that will see the consortium take up a 35% stake in Telkom...

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