
Court slaps Ithala for ignoring warnings, upholds repayment administrator’s authority
The High Court says the state-owned financier must comply with deposit controls while awaiting the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling.

The High Court says the state-owned financier must comply with deposit controls while awaiting the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling.

As the KwaZulu-Natal government scrambles to keep Ithala afloat, its urgent request for a R2.4 billion loan from National Treasury sparks confusion – especially given an earlier government guarantee.

A PA-commissioned solvency report questions Ithala’s financial health, raising concerns about its equity, loan book, and potential shortfall in repaying depositors.