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Hawks nab Eskom scalps in Mpumalanga

May 5, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

It’s been a busy month for police who have made several arrests and secured convictions related to fraud at the power utility. From Moneyweb. Sifiso […]

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National Treasury tackles creeping culture of municipal non-payment

May 4, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

Just as overstretched consumers may apply for debt relief, now municipalities can do the same – but with strings attached. From Moneyweb. National Treasury’s plan […]

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Sol Kerzner’s Fish River Resort looted and abandoned after gang invasions

May 2, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

What was intended to be SA’s premier film location has been plundered beyond rescue leading to a loss of jobs and hundreds of millions of […]

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Troubling whistleblower allegations and law suits hit Eastplats

April 28, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

Group says it is investigating ‘unproven allegations’ that it was involved in selling assets at discounted prices. From Moneyweb. Eastern Platinum (EPS) announced this week that it […]

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Court rules MTI a Ponzi scheme

April 28, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

A high court judgment has declared Mirror Trading International a fraudulent scheme. This is bad news for members but good news for Sars. From Moneyweb. […]

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Widow faces eviction despite claim she settled bond arrears

April 25, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

Durban woman alleges her home was unlawfully repossessed and auctioned for a fraction of its market value. From Moneyweb. Valerie Naidoo faces eviction from her […]

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The ‘business’ of assassination is booming

April 21, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

A few disturbing trends emerge in a new report on contract killings in SA. From Moneyweb. The August 2021 killing of accountant Babita Deokaran outside […]

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The blizzard of cases swamping the FSCA

April 19, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

481 new investigations were launched over the last year, while 406 were concluded. From Moneyweb. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) launched 418 investigations – […]

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Crypto’s killer app is payments

April 18, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

A market traditionally captured by banks is getting heat from crypto companies. From Moneyweb. A recent World Bank report on the cost of remittances found that the […]

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Judgment reserved in case to decide future of Zimbabweans in South Africa

April 14, 2023 Ciaran Ryan 0

State asks for ZEPHA’s case to be dismissed with costs. From Groundup. Civil society organisations have challenged the decision by government to terminate the Zimbabwean […]

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