The Editor’s Desk: Why corruption charges are so slow to arrive

Loading player...
With the election of Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africans began eagerly awaiting corruption charges. But these have been very slow to materialize. In this week’s episode of The Editor’s Desk, Felicity Duncan and BizNews editor Jackie Cameron reflect on why charges have been so long in coming. They discuss the various schemes that tobacco companies use to dodge their taxes and they also explore the question of whether offshore investing makes sense for South Africans. Join them for a behind-the-scenes dive into the news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Jul 2020 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

Other recent episodes

Magnus Heystek: Why SA’s middle class is quietly being crushed

South Africans are being told everything is fine. Magnus Heystek says it’s a dangerous illusion. In a wide-ranging conversation with Alec Hogg, the veteran investment strategist warns that falling GDP per capita, rising taxes, weak property returns and flawed retirement structures are steadily hollowing out the middle class. From Regulation…
9 Jan 6AM 41 min

South Africa’s business titans are gone – and David Shapiro explains why

From Brian Joffe to Raymond Ackerman, South Africa once produced business giants who shaped the economy. David Shapiro argues they have been replaced by spreadsheet managers, over-regulation and compliance paralysis, and explains what that loss means for growth, risk-taking and the country’s future.
8 Jan 6AM 54 min