Deepfake profits and ‘overwhelming’ illegality: Banxso liquidated
The High Court finds Banxso knowingly benefited from deepfake adverts, misled clients about its licence and returns, and is ‘hopelessly insolvent’.
Liquidation
Failed funding bid hastened HGG Financial Group’s collapse
The High Court voids the deregistration of Veritas Capital Africa, allowing HGG’s liquidators to pursue the recovery of R20.49m allegedly transferred before its collapse.
Classic Financial creditors see first dividend, just over 6%
The initial payout returns roughly 6 cents on the rand to creditors, with legal costs taking a large slice – but further recoveries may change the final dividend.
Ithala depositor payouts to continue through 2026 with three-year claim window
FNB has disbursed over R1 billion to Ithala customers and is sending about 5 000 SMS notifications per day to schedule branch visits.
Classic Financial’s Geldenhuis in court after four-year wait, first LDA lodged
Classic Financial Services edges closer to closure as the first liquidation and distribution account is formally lodged for public inspection.
Asset forfeiture and unlawful money schemes
Fraud victims have two distinct remedies: criminal-law-driven asset forfeiture via the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and civil liquidation proceedings under the Companies Act.
Ithala warns court ruling could shut bank before liquidation appeal
The repayment administrator and the Prudential Authority appealed a High Court ruling that allowed Ithala to continue operating while liquidation proceedings are pending.
Ithala resumes operations – but still can’t take deposits
Ithala has been cleared to resume core operations – excluding deposit-taking – while legal battles over its liquidation and frozen R2.47bn in deposits continue.
R2bn Ithala guarantee sparks row over fiscal risk to KZN
The Minister of Finance’s bailout plan for Ithala’s retail depositors has drawn sharp criticism from KZN’s Finance MEC Francois Rodgers, who warns the deal’s fine print could leave the province footing a hefty bill.
Ithala’s fate hangs in the balance amid legal battles and funding disputes
Ithala depositors remain locked out of their funds while disputes over frozen accounts, strategic alliances, and government guarantees deepen.
Legal battle over Ithala’s future heats up as liquidation looms
The PA and the repayment administrator accuse Ithala of operating unlawfully – comparing its actions to a Ponzi scheme. Ithala argues the freezing of depositors’ accounts is a calculated manoeuvre designed to collapse its operations.
KZN Treasury’s R2.4bn loan request raises more questions than answers
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.
VBS depositors with more than R100 000 receive only a quarter back
Several municipalities have lost about 75% of their money.
Still scheming? Cobus Geldenhuis caught in new fraud allegations despite debarment
Despite a 20-year debarment, a R143m fine, and even losing a leg in a motorcycle accident, Cobus Geldenhuis is allegedly still defrauding investors under a new alias.
PA report contradicts Ithala and KZN Treasury’s solvency claims
A PA-commissioned solvency report questions Ithala’s financial health, raising concerns about its equity, loan book, and potential shortfall in repaying depositors.
Treasury asks First National Bank to assist Ithala’s SASSA customers
Treasury and SASSA respond to an allegation that Ithala’s client database was ‘unlawfully’ transferred to FNB.
Scammers target Banxso investors with fake fund recovery schemes
Scammers are preying on Banxso investors, promising to recover lost funds for a fee, the FSCA warns.
