JOHANNESBURG - SAA crashing and burning would be too much of an embarrassment for the ANC in an election year.
That's the view of aviation expert, Des Latham.
He says money will be loaded onto the carrier despite assurances there will be no more bailouts.
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Latham says government took too long with negotiations leading Takatso to walk out.