Technically insolvent state-owned arms manufacturer Denel will have access to about R1bn in medical aid funds held in a trust, public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan announced on Thursday night.

The Pretoria high court ruled on Thursday that Denel could access the surplus funds held in the Denel Medical Benefit Trust provided the welfare and wellbeing of its members are provided for...

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