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Month: November 2025

Makate is trying to ‘disclaim his liabilities’, says legal funder 

November 27, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Says Kenneth Makate accepted millions of rand in financial support but is now trying to disclaim his obligations now that his settlement with Vodacom is […]

MTI crypto ‘expert’ is earning 5% of all bitcoin recoveries, US court told

November 27, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

MTI investors want testimony by Craig Pedersen excluded after it was discovered he was retained by MTI liquidators on an ‘unethical contingency fee’ basis. From […]

The crypto meltdown – an opportunity or a trap?

November 26, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Shiven Moodley, macro strategist at Novaque, argues that this is an aggressive drawdown in the crypto market, not a bear market. From Moneyweb. You can […]

How Durban is clawing its way off the ‘world’s worst port’ list

November 26, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Turnaround times for permit processing have been reduced from 10-12 days to 48 hours as ICTSI prepares takeover and new cranes are deployed. From Moneyweb. […]

Ramaphosa orders probe into misconduct at SA Tourism

November 26, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The president signed a proclamation authorising the SIU to investigate allegations of maladministration and improper conduct at the destination marketing agency. From Moneyweb. President Cyril […]

Mantengu barred from publishing share manipulation allegations against JSE

November 26, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The junior miner says it will appeal the order granted by the Joburg High Court on Friday. From Moneyweb. The Johannesburg High Court on Friday […]

Interest rate cut provides some festive cheer for cash-strapped South Africans

November 21, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Financial stocks were up more than 1% on Thursday as the latest 0.25bps interest rate cut boosted equities across the board. The rate cut reduces […]

Is now a good time to buy crypto bundles?

November 19, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The new VALR10 bundle is designed for investors seeking crypto exposure but who are unsure which specific assets to purchase. From Moneyweb. You can also […]

Bosasa whistleblower Angelo Agrizzi prosecuted, but what about the rest?

November 19, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

His testimony at the Zondo Commission helped blow up a R12bn empire built on graft. From Moneyweb. Former Bosasa chief operating officer-turned-whistleblower Angelo Agrizzi has […]

Makate agrees to hold 40% of ‘Please Call Me’ settlement pending court hearing

November 17, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Black Rock Mining is claiming 40% of the reported R700m from Vodacom for the Please Call Me invention. However, inventor Kenneth Makate says it is […]

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