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Unanswered questions over Markus Jooste's mysterious death
A day before his death, Jooste was under intense scrutiny from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), which had imposed a R475 million administrative fine on him for accounting irregularities linked to his former company, Steinhoff.
Smoke, mirrors, and a dead CEO: Who’s hiding what in the Markus Jooste death mystery?
Over a year after the controversial death of former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste, questions remain unanswered as authorities maintain silence on the investigation, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
PwC probe: R125bn in fictitious and irregular revenue flowed through Steinhoff’s accounts
A groundbreaking PwC investigation, obtained through PAIA, reveals how Steinhoff orchestrated South Africa's largest corporate scandal, manipulating R125 billion through artificial revenue inflation between 2009 and 2017. The report exposes eight companies' involvement and complex financial manoeuvres that led to the company's devastating 97% market capitalisation loss.
PwC investigation: How Steinhoff used complex brand sales to inflate profits
A PwC investigation has uncovered how Steinhoff manipulated its profits through complex trademark transactions between 2001 and 2017, revealing a sophisticated scheme involving GT Global Trademarks to artificially inflate brand values and meet profit targets
PwC investigation: Steinhoff artificially inflated deal value to enrich executives
A 7,000-page PwC investigation reveals how Steinhoff orchestrated one of South Africa's biggest corporate scandals through inflated deals and fraudulent accounting worth R125 billion. The report exposes questionable acquisitions, including well-known brands like Tekkie Town and Poundland, while detailing the complex web of special purpose vehicles used to perpetrate the fraud