Flash Briefing: SA business sentiment at 1-year low; Hawks circle in on 'corporate looters'; ANC/DA in campaign mode

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News headlines:
*South African business sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as economic activity continued to be hamstrung by restrictions to curb the coronavirus pandemic and unease persisted following deadly riots in July.
*Both the Hawks and SARS are circling in on companies that scored millions from dodgy PPE contracts in South Africa, with at least 33 companies connected to ‘politically exposed individuals’ in the crosshairs.
*South Africa’s politicians are into full campaign mode, with parties spreading out over the weekend to shoot their shot with the electorate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Oct 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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