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Bring enablers of property corruption to book, says Open Secrets in new report

Image: Wikimedia Commons Lawyers, real estate agents, bankers. These are some of the private sector players that have enabled Africa’s political elite to freely engage in alleged gross money laundering and illicit property dealings in the luxury property market in some of South Africa’s most sought-after locations. Their complicity, say civil society organisations, means that Read more >

SA properties firm a possible money laundering conduit

By Ray Mahlaka First published by Daily Maverick The Estate Agency Affairs Board has always been considered a bit toothless. So the sanctions Pam Golding Properties could face if found guilty of aiding money-laundering transactions are probably lightweight. But the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) might also get involved, and the penalties may be more severe. Read more >