By Jemma Muller and Tyla Lee Coertzen Despite the noteworthy progress South Africa has made in response to the deficiencies identified in the Financial Action Task Force’s (“FATF”) Mutual Evaluation Report released in June 2021, the FATF placed South Africa on the ‘grey-list’ on 24 February 2023. In order to understand the consequences of being … Continue reading Greyed-Out by FATF: South Africa officially placed on the grey-list; where to from here?
The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius has issued Draft Guidance Notes on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations for Public Consultation
By Nicola Taljaard On 15 February 2023, the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (“FSC”), the integrated non-banking financial services and global business sector regulator, in line with its transparent regulatory policy-making process, issued its draft Guidance Notes on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations[1] (“draft Guidance Notes”) for public consultation. The FSC has invited all interested parties to send … Continue reading The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius has issued Draft Guidance Notes on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations for Public Consultation
African crypto exchanges rush to distance from FTX
As we previously reported in the immediate aftermath of FTX's multi-jurisdictional bankruptcy filings here, its corporate fallout affected not only Bahamian and U.S. entities, but allegedly also many crypto-related companies on the African continent. Further detailed and often shocking (and as of recently even prurient) news about the fraudulent ponzi exchange have by now reached … Continue reading African crypto exchanges rush to distance from FTX
FTX Crypto exchange’s Ponzi scheme extended deep into Africa
As the American Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX shows, its rapid implosion within a matter of days last week has wrought havoc in the Web3 world, especially in crypto-currency trading -- and extended its fraudulent tentacles deep into many African jurisdictions. ftx-bankruptcy-filing-sbf-del-ch-11-2022Download “The whole operation was run by a gang of … Continue reading FTX Crypto exchange’s Ponzi scheme extended deep into Africa
A new anti-corruption enforcer on the South African horizon?
RSA Minister of Justice gives insights into developments surrounding new agency By Nicola Taljaard On 13 October 2022, South African Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola, provided a brief update on the developing discussion in relation to the establishment of a multidisciplinary agency dedicated to fighting corruption. The talks among the Department of Justice and the … Continue reading A new anti-corruption enforcer on the South African horizon?
Greyed-Out by FATF: Consequences and opportunities of potential grey-listing
Is the Republic of South Africa on the watchdog's grey-list chopping block? By Jemma Muller and Tyla Lee Coertzen The risk of South Africa being placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (“FATF”) so-called “grey list” has been the subject of much debate and speculation, as well as a focal point for South African law … Continue reading Greyed-Out by FATF: Consequences and opportunities of potential grey-listing
The Glencore Case: Plea deal shows increased global use of Non-Trial Resolutions in cases of corruption and bribery
By Tyla Lee Coertzen Glencore International A.G (“Glencore”) and Glencore Ltd, major producers and marketers of commodities relating to mining and oil, have recently pleaded guilty to various allegations of bribery and corrupt activities in various jurisdictions. On 24 May 2022, the entities announced their resolutions concluded with authorities in the United States, the United … Continue reading The Glencore Case: Plea deal shows increased global use of Non-Trial Resolutions in cases of corruption and bribery
U.S. seeks to counter Russian influence in Africa
Currently pending in the United States Congress, specifically referred from the House of Representatives to the Senate as of today, is the so-called "Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act" (H.R. 7311), which passed the House with 415 to 9 votes. The proposed law, which would require the Department of State to furnish an annual … Continue reading U.S. seeks to counter Russian influence in Africa
Africa & its “El Salvador Moment”: CAR adopts BTC as legal tender
As of spring 2022, two of the poorest nations on Earth have adopted Bitcoin -- the leading crypto-currency with the highest global market capitalization -- as legal tender, with the Central African Republic's parliament having voted on such a measure on April 21, 2022, which had been introduced by the poverty-stricken country's Minister of Digital … Continue reading Africa & its “El Salvador Moment”: CAR adopts BTC as legal tender
Corruption and Private Prosecutions in South Africa
By Chris Clifton, Jemma Muller and Tyla Lee Coertzen The recent reports by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture Report ("JCI Report”) and the investigation by the Special Investigating Unit into Covid-19-related procurement by State institutions (“SIU Report”) have implicated numerous parties, across both the private and public sphere, in allegations … Continue reading Corruption and Private Prosecutions in South Africa
Anti-Fraud & Corruption Law in Africa 