Claims of R4m attempted extortion in business deal gone bad

Well-known auctioneer John Cowing has taken out a protection order against politically connected businessman Joseph Nkadimeng, who allegedly threatened his life

14 July 2024 - 00:00

Claims of harassment and attempted extortion of R4m have emerged in a Cape Town court case involving well-known auctioneer John Cowing and controversial politically connected businessman Joseph Nkadimeng...

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