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IOL News
2 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Greylist exit in sight: SA braces for make-or-break Financial Action Task Force inspection
South Africa is set to take the final step toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force greylist Image: File photo South Africa is set to take the final step toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force greylist, with an international assessment team scheduled to arrive in the country next week for an on-site evaluation. The FATF Africa Joint Group will visit South Africa on July 29 and 30, 2025, to verify progress made in strengthening the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. IOL previously reported that the country was placed on the greylist due to its failure to adhere to the FATF's requirements in dealing with anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing of terrorism (CFT). This visit is the final requirement before the FATF decides at its October plenary whether the country can be removed from the greylist. Since being greylisted in 2023, the country has worked hard to complete 22 action items required by the FATF These include improving investigations and prosecutions of serious money laundering and terrorist financing cases, enhancing transparency around company ownership and enforcing stronger penalties for violations. Earlier this year, the watchdog also confirmed South Africa had substantially completed the Action Plan, allowing the on-site visit to proceed. 'At its June 2025 Plenary, the FATF made the initial determination that South Africa has substantially completed its action plan and warrants an on-site assessment to verify that the implementation of AML/CFT reforms has begun and is being sustained, and that the necessary political commitment remains in place to sustain implementation in the future,' FATF said. During a media briefing last week, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni spoke about the upcoming FATF inspection, saying it was important for the country to be removed from the list and expressed hope that South Africans would behave. "The FATF inspection date, they are coming on the 29th and 30th of July 2025, so I hope South Africans will behave, the visitors will be here, we need to get out of the greylisting, it's important for all of us that we," Ntshavheni said. IOL Business [email protected] Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel
eNCA
5 days ago
- Politics
- eNCA
Could coup d'état comments impact SA's image?
JOHANNESBURG - This week in Cape Town, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made a bold revelation, warning of the risk of a possible coup d'état in South Africa. Unveiling National Security Strategy and National Intelligence Estimate documents, she assured the nation that preventative measures are in place, and praised the role of the SANDF and police services.
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
A coup? Here's what makes SA most vulnerable to attacks
The NSS stated that a disregard for the state's authority was growing, fuelled by the malicious use of communication platforms. A National Security Strategy (NSS) document published this week gives an overview of the greatest dangers posed to South Africa's stability. Threats of a possible coup d'état were raised by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni as the country still reels from allegations made by a senior police official. Neither Ntshavheni nor the NSS document elaborate on any specific groups which could carry out a coup, amplifying calls for the minister to furnish the nation with proof of her claims. SA 'remains stable' The redacted NSS document released on 15 July stated that domestically, the primary risks were those that undermined the state's functionality and the physical vulnerability of citizens. The report listed organised crime, gangsterism and illegal migration as breeding grounds of instability — all tied together with the consistent use of illegal firearms. 'Illegal migrants create 'no-go' areas in South Africa that violate the sovereignty of the country and undermine the authority of the state. 'The threat to socio-economic stability is caused by, among others, violent community protests as well as instability in the labour, transport and education sectors,' read the NSS. The NSS stated that a disregard for the state's authority was growing, fuelled by the malicious use of communication platforms. 'In order to destabilise the social and political situation in South Africa, inaccurate information is distributed, including deliberately false reports about the threat of terrorist acts,' read the document. However, it concluded that 'South Africa remains a stable country', despite the number of internal social ills. African and global threats Outside South Africa's borders, threats to the Southern African Development Community primarily stemmed from poverty. 'Poverty and underdevelopment are the overriding human security challenge. Violence and crime feature strongly in the region as both a cause and symptom of underdevelopment,' the NSS states. 'The level and extent of terrorism as an asymmetric threat is contingent on the extent to which major demographic, socio-economic, developmental and governance issues are addressed,' it explained. This leads to a continental spread that sees the 'expansion of ungoverned and ungovernable spaces, transnational militancy, organised crime and trafficking'. Globally, the digital age has removed the geographical limits of crimes, leaving nations open to international crime, terrorism, sabotage and trafficking networks. However, Deputy Minister of Defence Bantu Holomisa said on Thursday that coups were not discussed on social media. Holomisa was one of the last leaders to successfully stage a coup south of the Limpopo when he took control of the Transkei civilian government in December 1987 as chief of the Transkei Defence Force. 'We are not expecting conventional warfare in South Africa. The major threat I foresee is civil disobedience, where we are asked by the police to assist and protect them,' said Holomisa while conducting an oversight visit at 1 Military Hospital. Digital insurgency Digital communications have also been highlighted by a European body as a platform for plotting social unrest and insurgency. A study by the German Council for Foreign Relations (GCFR) states that insurgent groups were most likely to use multiple online platforms to mobilise. 'There is a playbook available to plan a coup based on digitally maximising on- and offline capabilities to amplify a cause and push for mobilisation,' states the GCFR. However, no group or sector of society has been identified as having the resources or organisational capacity to pose a threat to the South African government. This has led Ntshavheni's opponents to insist that the minister or the security cluster reveal the source of her coup claims. 'She must tell us who, what and where,' said uMkhonto weSizwe (MP) party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela. 'She has already told the public, now she must give us details and stop politicking,' he concluded. NOW READ: 'A coup is not discussed on social media': Holomisa says no need to press panic buttons
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Sisulu Foundation slams Ntshavheni's ‘coup' remarks as 'deeply irresponsible'
In a shocking revelation, Ntshavheni claimed that the security cluster had identified potential risks of a coup in the country. The Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation has criticised Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's claim that South Africa's security services had detected a potential coup d'état. The foundation said such remarks are 'deeply irresponsible, dangerous, and, in the current political climate, reckless in the extreme.' Coup In a shocking revelation on Tuesday, Ntshavheni claimed that the security cluster had identified potential risks of a coup in the country. Ntshavheni said the State Security Agency (SSA) and all relevant law enforcement agencies are actively working to prevent any uprisings or violent protests, similar to those seen during the July 2021 unrest. 'Irresponsible' The Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation slammed Ntshavheni, saying the coup claims are 'irresponsible, dangerous and damaging to South Africa's democracy.' 'To utter such claims on the parliamentary record—without presenting evidence, without public briefing, and without accountability—is not merely careless; it verges on fearmongering by executive design. 'Let's be clear: this statement was made in the immediate aftermath of the suspension, on paid leave, of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, a key ally of President Ramaphosa, whose name has become entangled in serial allegations of political interference and suppression of forensic investigations,' the foundation claimed. ALSO READ: Are we safe? Ntshavheni says security cluster detected potential risks of a coup [VIDEO] 'Damning' The foundation claimed the timing of Ntshavheni's statement is 'damning.' 'It arrives just as public scrutiny of the president's handling of the police crisis reaches fever pitch. The appointment of a non-MP acting police minister (within his powers), the creation of yet another judicial commission (the fifth of his presidency), and the president's silence on Phala Phala have already enraged citizens. No wonder trust is collapsing. 'Ntshavheni's coup narrative functions as a classic deflection tactic—to distract public and parliamentary attention from real accountability questions. Instead of answers, we get an unverified claim of a coup attempt, floated in the most public forum of the land, then immediately dropped with no follow-up.' It said. Parliament must act The foundation said Parliament has a duty to act against Ntshavheni. Ntshavheni must be held accountable for her statements. If she has the intelligence to substantiate her remarks, she must provide it. 'If she does not, then her words should be withdrawn—and censured. The legislature must reclaim its oversight function and reassert the supremacy of constitutional order over political theatre,' the foundation said. The foundation said South Africans have a right to 'demand better: truth, transparency, and constitutional accountability. Not paranoia, not spin, not distraction. And certainly not ministers weaponising fear from the floor of Parliament.' ALSO READ: 'Ramaphosa will go down in history as one of the most useless presidents' – analyst
News24
6 days ago
- Politics
- News24
From hero cop to murder accused; Coup fears linger: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
News24 brings you the top 7 stories of the day. News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. Coup fears linger: SA's new security strategy reveals mounting threats - Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni released the National Security Strategy report, which highlights threats like coups, corruption, and unrest while assuring that stability measures are in place. - The report identifies domestic and international risks to South Africa's national security, including economic hardship, social and political instability, terrorism, cyber threats, and climate change. - The strategy emphasises a holistic approach to national security, embedding intelligence, strengthening security sector reforms, and acknowledging the crucial role of the private sector and citizens in countering threats. From hero cop to murder accused: Former celebrated officer in dock after 'burglar' shot dead - Former detective Clint Skippers, once hailed as a hero for thwarting a cash-in-transit heist, is now facing a murder trial after fatally shooting an alleged burglar. - Skippers claims the shooting occurred during a struggle after he intervened in a burglary, but he was only charged a year later, leading him to believe his former colleagues are targeting him. - Unable to find stable employment due to the charges, Skippers is struggling to afford legal representation and is now the subject of a crowdfunding campaign and parliamentary debate regarding corruption in the justice system. Per-DA urges Ramaphosa to protect MP Powell amid allegations of disinformation in US trip - The DA is urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to protect MP Emma Powell after a leaked security report alleged she spread disinformation about South Africa in the US. - DA lawyers have written to Ramaphosa demanding answers about the leaked report and requesting protection for Powell, who denies any wrongdoing. - Powell believes she is being targeted for political reasons, and the DA is requesting an investigation into the origin and leak of the report. Pieter du Toit | How Ramaphosa the Reluctant lost control of the state - President Cyril Ramaphosa's initial promise to clean up a dysfunctional state has faltered, with little progress in reforming key institutions. - The controversy within the police force reflects a broader systemic degradation of institutions like the State Security Agency and the defence force. - Ramaphosa's reluctance to decisively act against corruption and maladministration has led to the visible crumbling of the state and the failure of essential services. State pension fund manager lends bankrupt poultry group another R150m - Daybreak, a struggling chicken producer, received a R150-million loan from the PIC to pay salaries and continue its business rescue proceedings. - The PIC has invested R1.7 billion in Daybreak since 2015 with no return, but believes the company can be turned around with proper management. - Daybreak's business rescue practitioner is planning to publish a business rescue plan and is considering selling a stake to private investors. Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images 'He knows what to do and say at the right time': Whiteley on new Bulls coach Ackermann - Johan Ackermann has been appointed as the new Bulls coach following a player revolt and Jake White's departure, with Ackermann known for his man-management skills and ability to build strong team cultures. - Former players and coaches describe Ackermann as a 'player whisperer' who understands team dynamics and can bring out the best in players, emphasising his strong values and relationship-building skills. - Ackermann acknowledges that his role at the Bulls is different from previous positions where he built teams from the ground up, as he now aims to help an already successful team grow and achieve even greater success. You won't want to stall or get stuck doing this. Ford SA How to win at winter water crossings with your vehicle - Water crossings are common in rural South Africa, especially during winter, but can be dangerous due to unknown depths and submerged debris. Walking the crossing first to assess depth and traction is ideal, but often not done due to cold water. - Maintaining a slow, steady speed is crucial for creating a bow wave, which helps displace water and prevent engine flooding. Throttle discipline is key, and avoid accelerating if you experience wheel slip or a feeling of floating. - Modern ladder-frame SUVs with low range and automatic transmissions can assist novice drivers in water crossings. Selecting low range allows the vehicle to manage throttle modulation, enabling the driver to focus on steering and maintaining a consistent pace.
