Deal to sell Tongaat’s nearly R8bn debt pile in the offing, rescue practitioners confirm

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Article highlights:

  • The business rescue practitioners of Tongaat Hulett say they have been formally notified about a potential sale of the debt held by secured lenders.
  • Media reports had suggested a consortium, including business mogul Robert Gumede, have moved to pick up a debt pile approaching R8 billion.
  • This would provide most of the voting rights regarding the group’s future, with reports suggesting the consortium intends to grow the sugar business, as well as branch out.