
Jooste’s death won’t affect Steinhoff investigation
A former Steinhoff executive appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday charged with fraud and racketeering.

A former Steinhoff executive appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday charged with fraud and racketeering.

Jooste was more blameworthy than others because he deliberately contravened the law and was well qualified to understand his conduct’s implications, the FSCA says.

The FSCA is still waiting for him to make good on the reduced fine of R20m imposed in December 2022 for insider trading.