The Editor's Desk: A look behind the latest events at Steinhoff

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Steinhoff shareholders seemed to breath a sigh of relief this week when Steinhoff-owned retailer Mattress Firm managed to secure an eleventh-hour bank bailout. But is this really the good news it seems, and what may be behind the deal? Alec Hogg and Felicity Duncan dig into events at Steinhoff as the consequences of the scandal continue to unfold. They also take a look at Nhlanhla Nene's big week (and his Gupta apology) and chat about Elon Musk's latest Tweet-storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Oct 2018 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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