Liesl Peyper
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Cape Town, WC, South Africa
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IDC legal action against Oakbay 'too little, too late'
The Industrial Development Corporation should have foreseen that it was risky to convert a loan to Oakbay Resources into shares, says a corporate banking principal. → Read More
SA will definitely lose money from strategic fuel stocks sale
Energy Minister David Mahlobo has admitted that South Africa will lose money as a result of the sale of its strategic fuel stocks in 2015. → Read More
Gigaba denies meeting World Bank over nuclear or 'anything else'
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has refuted claims that he met with World Bank representatives to discuss nuclear energy or anything else for that matter. → Read More
Sachs did not resign, he wanted a transfer
Former National Treasury official Michael Sachs, who resigned two weeks ago, did in fact not quit, but rather asked for a transfer to the Gauteng provincial finance department, says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba. → Read More
Mahlobo unapologetic about visiting Russia
Energy Minister David Mahlobo tells members of Parliament he won't apologise for having visited countries like Russia during his tenure as Intelligence Minister. → Read More
Nuclear energy needs may be adjusted downwards
South Africa's nuclear needs may be lower than the initial 9.6GW mooted in the current Integrated Resource Plan, Energy Minister David Mahlobo has told Parliament. → Read More
'Irrationality and fiscal irresponsibility' could hasten downgrade to junk
Although ratings agencies are not supposed to make decisions about credit ratings based on politics, the most recent high-level resignations in National Treasury and rumours about fee-free education could be the last straw, says Sygnia's Magda Wierzycka. → Read More
Cosatu concerned that SAA cost-cutting will lead to jobs bloodbath
It's all good and well to cut costs at SAA, but what about those who will lose their jobs, Cosatu has asked Parliament. → Read More
Forget about equity partner for SAA
Forget about finding an equity partner for South African Airways for the time being, strategy consultant Thabang Motsohi has told Parliament. → Read More
It's easy enough to get an unqualified audit opinion
While the Auditor General says it's not difficult to receive an unqualified audit opinion, less than one in three state departments and entities have done so. → Read More
Govt may consider listing SOEs on stock exchange- Ramaphosa
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government may consider proposals to list South Africa’s state-owned enterprises on the stock exchange similar to what countries such as China, Malaysia and Singapore have done. → Read More
Magda Wierzycka to South Africa: Don't despair, but stay vigilant
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka has a message for South Africa: This is no time to be complacent. Stay vigilant and don't lose hope. → Read More
Parliament rallies around Eskom inquiry evidence leader Vanara
Parliament’s portfolio committee on public enterprises on Wednesday slammed the state attorney for trying to intimidate members of Parliament and the institution’s evidence leader Ntuthuzelo Vanara. → Read More
Government pension fund says it is 'over-exposed' to SA economy
The Government Employees Pension Fund is “over-exposed” to the South African economy and this needs to be addressed, says Abel Sithole, the fund’s principal executive officer. → Read More
Budget process will continue without veteran Sachs, says deputy finmin
Deputy Finance Minister Sfiso Buthelezi has warned that the public outcry over the resignation of National Treasury deputy director general Michael Sachs threatens to undermine the dedicated officials who remain. → Read More
Magda Wierzycka: Good people in government need to stay the course
People like Michael Sachs from National Treasury need to stay the course - as hard as it may be, says Magda Wierzycka, CEO at Sygnia asset management. → Read More
Zuma's populist faction has given up on pacifying ratings agencies
Analysts, economists and political parties have reacted with shock following confirmation that National Treasury stalwart Michael Sachs has resigned. → Read More
Zuma says he's still waiting for SIU proclamation for Eskom probe
President Jacob Zuma said he has not yet received a proclamation notice relating to an investigation into Eskom from the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). → Read More
Govt gets tough on 'non-transformative' sugar industry
The Department of Trade and Industry has instructed the South African Sugar Association to immediately stop paying levies to the South African Cane Growers Association until an agreement is reached on how to acknowledge black sugarcane growers in the sector. → Read More
Martins says he doesn't know (yet) what he did on alleged 'tea party' day
Deputy Public Enterprises Minister Ben Martins vehemently denied having an “alleged phantom tea or coffee party” where Ajay Gupta and Duduzane Zuma were present, but he needs to consult his diary to find out what exactly he did on the day. → Read More