South African tycoon Markus Jooste, once worth $400 million, dies by suicide
The circumstances surrounding Jooste’s death remain under investigation, with authorities confirming that he was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
Steinhoff International
South African billionaire Christo Wiese-linked retailer, Steinhoff, faces liquidation
Wiese’s link with Steinhoff traces back to 2012 when he exchanged the historic Lanzerac wine estate for $11 million worth of Steinhoff shares.
Christo Wiese-linked retailer Steinhoff plummets by over $38 million as shares hit record low
Wiese is a South African billionaire and retail tycoon.
Disgraced South African Mogul Markus Jooste to face trial in Germany in April
Nearly two weeks ago, Jooste was served two fines totaling $882,000.
Disgraced South African mogul Markus Jooste barred from boardrooms for 20 years
Jooste was found to have violated listing requirements.
Christo Wiese-linked retailer Steinhoff loses $271.7 million on news of debt maturity extension
Wiese is a South African billionaire and retail tycoon.
Christo Wiese-linked retailer Steinhoff says investors will wait until 2023 to receive $1.62-billion settlement
In 2017, Wiese was Steinhoff’s largest shareholder.
South African tycoon Christo Wiese receives $463.1-million settlement from Steinhoff
Wiese received $198.5 million in cash and a five-percent share in Pepkor.
Christo Wiese-linked retailer Steinhoff starts payouts under $1.62-billion settlement
The move comes nearly three weeks after it received approval from a Cape Town high court to pay the investors.
South African mogul Christo Wiese-linked Pepkor acquires controlling stake in Brazilian retailer
The deal will conclude on Feb. 4 through the acquisition of shares from Kinea Private Equity and the Caselli family.
Former Steinhoff International CEO Markus Jooste gains $7.4 million in three months
Steinhoff is a South African-German-Dutch global retail holding dual-listed in Germany and South Africa.
