Philisiwe Mthethwa

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The 2021 July riots were the most widespread, coordinated, and visible instance of looting in South Africa.

R1.5bn in funding approved for riot-hit businesses

Agencies emphasise that speed is crucial to rescuing firms affected by July’s unrest

Sarah Smit

NEF chief executive Philisiwe Mthethwa with her husband, Police Minster Nathi Mthethwa. (Gallo)

NEF’s Philisiwe Mthethwa ‘cleared of wrongdoing’

The National Empowerment Fund chief executive Philisiwe Mthethwa and two other employees have been vindicated of wrongdoing, says the board.

Sapa