Liesl Peyper

Liesl Peyper works from Cape Town, South Africa. Financial journalist at Rapport Liesl Peyper has over 610 followers on Twitter.

KPMG suffers another blow on #GuptaLeaks fallout

Article Liesl Peyper - 7 Sep 2017

KPMG has been widely criticised for not probing the R30-million payment used to fund the now infamous Gupta wedding

Parly probe into Eskom to put spotlight on Molefe, maladministration

Article Liesl Peyper - 21 Jun 2017

The portfolio committee on public enterprises on Wednesday adopted the terms of reference of the inquiry

MPs grill Gigaba on radical economic transformation

Article Liesl Peyper - 9 May 2017

“Whatever you call it – accelerated growth, radical economic transformation or inclusive growth, we want to address the plight of these people.”

Zuma: I reshuffled my Cabinet to make room for young people

Article Liesl Peyper - 4 May 2017

The president said in his address that the youth have been clear: leaders must address unemployment and inequality.

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ANC’s Yunus Carrim: We’re not going to buckle on FIC Bill over Zuma

Article Liesl Peyper - 6 Dec 2016

With the Twin Peaks Bill, Treasury wants to increase protection of South African consumers and regulate market conduct.

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Concerns mount that cornered Zuma will resort to ‘scorched earth’ strategy

Article Liesl Peyper - 18 Oct 2016

President Zuma is currently in a weakened state with only a “scorched earth” strategy remaining, says Nomura economist Peter Attard Montalto.

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Jeff Radebe distances Cabinet from Zwane’s comment on probe into financial institutions

Article Liesl Peyper - 29 Sep 2016

Zwane claimed that Cabinet established a committee to consider allegations that certain banks colluded when they closed the Guptas’ bank accounts.

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Mosebenzi Zwane to Parliament: ‘I won’t resign as mineral resources minister’

Article Liesl Peyper - 7 Sep 2016

Zwane, in his response to a question asked by DA MP David Maynier, said Cabinet was dealing with the closure of the Guptas' bank accounts.

SA placed on review for downgrade

Article Liesl Peyper - 9 Mar 2016

Ratings agency Moody's has placed South Africa on review for downgrade, which could lead to it being declared a junk country.

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Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

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Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

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Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

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Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts