PwC quits Group Five

The resignation of the construction group’s auditors follows the departure last week of its chair and three other non-executive directors.

EOH to share details of probe

The group says it has assessed a report by law firm ENSafrica and will make the relevant findings public later this month.

Afrimat backs out of coal deal

The construction materials and commodities group has ended talks to buy the ASX-listed coal producer for R2.1 billion.

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Tough day at Office for Truworths

The retailer's shares fell after it confirmed talks to restructure debt at its UK shoe chain as difficult trading conditions continue.

EOH sells CCS stake to repay debt

The technology services group says it will still be able to participate in CCS’s growth as it gains more international exposure.

Steinhoff wants executives’ salaries back

The furniture retailer has gone to court to recoup payments made to its former CEO and CFO.

Fairvest proposes Safari deal

The “friendly merger” of the two real estate investment trusts is expected to result in immediate cost savings and improved funding costs over time.

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Astoria offloads Kingswood stake

Due to the illiquid nature of the AIM-listed group’s shares, Astoria said selling its stake was in the best interests of shareholders.

Brait launches new incentive scheme

The group says a new class of “B” shares will align the long-term interest of its corporate advisor with those of its investors.

Tiso backs management share purchases

The group is cancelling its existing share incentive scheme following the sale of its media assets to Lebashe Investments.

No dividend as CSG swings to a loss

The services group says it’s retaining cash and reducing debt but will reassess its position in six months time.

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Sabvest takes up Apex stake

The group says Apex’s services will help facilitate and support its own investment activities.

Basil Read downscales as business rescue drags on

The group is moving to smaller premises after laying off most of its employees a year after entering rehabilitation.

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WBHO says skilled staff are emigrating

The roads, construction and civil engineering group says skilled employees are emigrating due to economic challenges and the weak construction sector.

Hudaco grinds on

The industrial group says the government needs to implement measures to kick-start the economy.

PBT Group hints at future dividends

The data management group hasn’t declared a 2019 dividend but says payouts are likely in the future due to improved operating conditions.

Attacq, Hyprop sell Ghana mall

The real estate investment trusts are scaling back their exposure to Africa outside SA after writing down the value of their properties.

PSV’s losses multiply in difficult year

The group says it’s confident it can continue as a going concern due to shareholder support and a planned capital raise.

Basil Read downscales as business rescue drags on

The group is moving to smaller premises after laying off most of its employees a year after entering rehabilitation.

Tiso Blackstar exiting its media empire

Titles including The Sunday Times, Business Day, Financial Mail and Sowetan will soon be under new ownership.

Spur to buy back Grand Parade stake

The restaurant franchisor wants to repurchase the 10% held by the casino and fast-food group before a five-year lock-in expires.

ATON’s bid for Murray drags on

Fifteen months on, the German firm has extended its offer to M&R’s minorities by another three months due to delays in getting regulatory approval.

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PPC grows earnings in a tough market

The cement producer has cut overhead costs and improved its cash flow, helping it to reduce its SA debt.

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