South Africa off the greylist — now the real test begins

27/10/2025 6 min
South Africa off the greylist — now the real test begins

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Episode Synopsis

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ismail Momoniat, official at the National Treasury, about South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist after nearly three years under enhanced monitoring. Momoniat explains what this milestone means for the country’s financial reputation, how reforms in anti–money laundering and counter–terror financing secured the exit, and why sustained vigilance and strong institutions remain key to keeping South Africa off the greylist for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.