The Editor's Desk: The VBS scandal, Zuma, and the Limpopo ANC

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The VBS Bank scandal dominated news headlines this week and in today's episode, Alec Hogg and Felicity Duncan break down the latest we've learned. We look at the role ANC leaders in Limpopo played in facilitating the scheme and explore the possible links between VBS and the Zuma family. As the details of this astounding and massive heist continue to emerge, South Africans can expect to see serious political and legal consequences. We also take a look at the latest in Steinhoff news - this time, evidence of insider trading by disgraced former CEO Markus Jooste - and discuss the recent turmoil in stock markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Oct 2018 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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