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Cooking the Books

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It was when her longtime clients were most vulnerable – dealing with the passing of loved ones – that one Pretoria accountant allegedly dipped into their funds. But where were the industry watchdogs when things went very wrong?
13 Dec 2023 English South Africa News · News Commentary

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