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New Anti-Corruption Commission provided for in South African Bill

In recent years, South Africa has been gripped by corruption scandals.

Warning over deadly new fraud trend emerging in South Africa

Out of the 4,130 insurance fraud cases reported for 2023, 14 cases related to the involvement of a beneficiary in the insured’s death.

Firm Petitions Cardoso, Threatens to Sue Ecobank Over Alleged Intellectual Property Theft, Unethical Practice

The agreement was reached after the bank’s acceptance of the proposal from the Essential Media Group.

WesBank customer’s 20-year quest for justice is now before the ConCourt

Mzukisi Ndara bought a used car but was charged for a new one, as well as extras he did not want.

Dentons expands in Africa with offerings in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia and Senegal

We are delighted to be adding expertise in Cameroon, DRC, Ethiopia and Senegal.

Tactical reviews of arbitral awards could undermine South Africa as a seat of arbitration

A potential option for the courts is to order harsher costs orders against parties who pursue frivolous review applications for tactical purposes

Litigation claims against six banks near N2tn

The bank, however, stated in its financial report that while it is contesting the cases, the likelihood of material losses from these claims is minimal.

Insider cyber-heist allegedly cost South African company R180 million

Kurtz has already approached the court for leave to appeal.

How First Bank sacks 120 staff, freezes personal accounts over N40bn fraud, negligence

The Management team of First Bank Limited believed that it was impossible for a racket of that scale and timeline to have been executed without the knowledge of Adeyinka’s superiors.

South African company law updated

The amendments will update the Companies Act 2008 when they take effect – a date still to be prescribed by South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the Government Gazette.

WesBank, chief faces fraud charges over client overcharges

Shepherd’s vehicle was valued at R399 000, and he had to pay a monthly instalment of more than R6 000.

Brains behind South Africa's $130m bank scandal jailed

A report released in 2018 after the central bank ordered an investigation into the scandal dubbed it the "the great bank heist".

Big twist in rand manipulation case

That was the barrier rate at which a $20 million option he bought from Morgan Stanley would pay out.

Lawyer drags bank before CBN over alleged N550m fraud

Fixed Deposit Accounts were subsequently opened for Dr Agbai Eke Agbai with the above-mentioned account numbers.

NHI heads to court

The legislation was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 15.

Hogan Lovells wins top honors in four categories at the IFLR Africa Awards

The IFLR Awards showcases the exceptional accomplishments and valuable contributions within the legal and finance sectors.

Court dismisses N6.5billion debt recovery suit against Ex-Director of Intercontinental Bank

Joined as co-defendants in the dismissed suit are Stanzus Investment Ltd, Caronc Investment Ltd, Mr Stanley Ezenwa, Zephrenus Ezenwa and Chinwe Hilda Ezenwa Mbah

Former MASLOC CEO jailed 10 years in absentia for causing financial loss to the State

Her accomplice, Daniel Axim, also a former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the same Institution, was also incarcerated for five years in hard labour.

RAF and its chair and CEO avoid being declared in contempt of court

Judge Wanless ordered the RAF to accept delivery “forthwith on 22 March 2024 before close of business” of Mabule’s documents

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