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Steinhoff: Why Markus Jooste still roams free - NPA boss

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In 2017, an accounting scandal erupted at South African multinational Steinhoff. The German authorities uncovered a number of financial irregularities - and Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste jumped ship. Steinhoff's demise meant that a number of wealthy investors, including billionaire Christo Wiese, have felt the devastating effects of its share price drop. Understandably, South Africans are crying out for Jooste to be brought to justice. In his weekly webinar, BizNews colleague Tim Modise asks National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Sipho Ngwema when we can expect to see results. - Claire Badenhorst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Aug 2020 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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