
Former directors of Tongaat Hulett are expected to appear in court on Thursday in connection with criminal charges, according to Moneyweb. The publication notes that, alongside the criminal proceedings, a civil damages claim reportedly worth hundreds of millions of rand against the former directors is progressing slowly. The case relates to the troubled South African sugar producer, which has faced scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities under previous management. Further details of the charges and the identities of those involved were expected to emerge at the court appearance.
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