About this season
The biggest corporate scandal in South African history, the fall of Steinhoff led to a loss of R200 billion. Steinheist untangles the story: the investors who were taken in; the victims and the CEO, Markus Jooste, who's still a free man
Episodes (3)
1. Thoroughbred
Aired 22 September 2022 • 64 min
Steinhoff, a humble furniture company led by hotshot accountant Markus Jooste, bets big on acquisitions that put it in the global spotlight. Many are taken in by this enigmatic CEO.
2. Trojan Horse
Aired 29 September 2022 • 63 min
Steinhoff tries to overtake IKEA with eye-wateringly large deals, while Markus Jooste indulges in a billionaire playboy lifestyle - until tax investigations lead to a twist that rocks the corporate world.
3. The Billionaire Bookie
Aired 6 October 2022 • 64 min
The abrupt resignation of CEO Markus Jooste and the catastrophic crash of Steinhoff leaves many across South Africa and the world baying for Jooste's blood.