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Wanted: Former Steinhoff chief executive Markus Jooste missed his date with a German court and now the country wants to extradite him. But South Africa wants him here to face more charges. Graphic: John McCann
BEN LA GRANGE

Where will Markus Jooste appear in court?

For now, South Africa is reluctant to relinquish him to stand trial in Germany for the corporate fraud that nearly imploded ‘Africa’s Ikea’

  • Emsie Ferreira
7 min read
Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. (David Harrison/M&G)
BEN LA GRANGE

JSE hands Jooste 20-year ban while Steinhoff criminal investigation continues

Markus Jooste is still challenging JSE fines totalling R15 million for his role in the balance sheet scandal

  • Emsie Ferreira
5 min read
Authorities in southern Germany have indicted former Steinhoff chief executive Markus Jooste. (David Harrison/M&G)
ACCOUNTING FRAUD SCANDAL

German court to put Markus Jooste on trial

The former Steinhoff chief executive is among four accused indicted by the regional court in Oldenburg

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read
The JSE found Ben la Grange failed to fulfil his duties ‘with the necessary due care and skill’. Photographer: Dwayne Senior/Bloomberg via Getty Images
BEN LA GRANGE

Former Steinhoff CFO fined, banned from directing a listed company for the next decade

The JSE found Ben la Grange failed to fulfil his duties ‘with the necessary due care and skill’

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste. (David Harrison/M&G)
BEN LA GRANGE

Pay back the money: Markus Jooste, Steinhoff edition

The former Steinhoff chief executive could be ordered to pay back R870-million to the global general household retailer

  • Mashadi Kekana
2 min read