SA faces tougher FATF review as Madlanga allegations mount
The ability to investigate and prosecute organised crime could come under scrutiny if weaknesses in law enforcement persist, warns National Treasury.
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The ability to investigate and prosecute organised crime could come under scrutiny if weaknesses in law enforcement persist, warns National Treasury.
Exiting the FATF greylist might feel like the finishing line for most South Africans, but the experts warn that it is not the end of the race but a milestone.
The FATF announced on Friday night that South Africa has complied with all the action items required to stop money laundering and terrorism funding.
It took a lot of hard work for the government and the private sector to show that it is putting adequate defences in place to protect the country’s financial system.
South Africa has been on the FATF greylist for almost three years