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Are South African banks using reputational risk as a shield for corruption? Sipho Tshabalala exposes the unsettling truth behind the financial institutions that dictate who gets access to the economy.
There is a disturbing trend of arbitrary bank account closures affecting politicians worldwide, from Melania Trump to Julius Malema, says the writer.
In post-apartheid South Africa, the fight for economic equality is under siege as banks like Nedbank wield reputational risk as a weapon against the black community.
Is South Africa witnessing a silent coup where banks dictate who thrives and who suffers? Explore the alarming trend of financial institutions wielding power over lives and businesses.
The US Banking Committee has moved to eliminate 'reputational risk' as a reason for account closures, challenging a practice South African banks have long used to justify debanking cryptocurrency businesses and politically exposed individuals.
Discover how South Africa's financial system perpetuates racial inequality, as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party exposes the colonial roots of the banking sector and its impact on black entrepreneurs.
In a bold legal move, the Trump Organisation accuses Capital One of politically motivated account closures, claiming significant financial harm. What does this mean for the future of banking and political affiliations?"
For decades, South African homeowners have been victims of a monumental deception by banks. Discover how financial institutions have manipulated trust and exploited borrowers under the guise of lending.
The banks have had their time to do the right thing. Now, the nation must act to ensure that transformation is no longer a dream but a reality. The fight is on, and failure is not an option, writes Sipho Tshabalala.
OPINION: The banks must be forced to serve all South Africans, not just the privileged few. The fight for economic freedom is not over, writes Sipho Tshabalala.