Post by cjm on Dec 5, 2016 8:11:38 GMT
SA billionaire Johann Rupert reveals: ‘How Gupta PR firm Bell Pottinger burnt me, their client!’
...journalist Marc Hasenfuss says Rupert told the Remgro annual meeting on Thursday that Richemont, the luxury brands business controlled by the Rupert family, had until recently contracted Bell Pottinger to work on its financial relationships. The contract had lasted 15 to 18 years, Rupert estimated.
The media outlet quotes Rupert: “And whilst they were still in the employment of Richemont they started working for the Guptas. The very same person…. Their total task was to deflect attention [from state capture allegations involving the Guptas]. Guess who they took as a target? A client of theirs… Me!”
Bell Pottinger’s contract with Richemont has since been terminated, says Business Day.
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...journalist Marc Hasenfuss says Rupert told the Remgro annual meeting on Thursday that Richemont, the luxury brands business controlled by the Rupert family, had until recently contracted Bell Pottinger to work on its financial relationships. The contract had lasted 15 to 18 years, Rupert estimated.
The media outlet quotes Rupert: “And whilst they were still in the employment of Richemont they started working for the Guptas. The very same person…. Their total task was to deflect attention [from state capture allegations involving the Guptas]. Guess who they took as a target? A client of theirs… Me!”
Bell Pottinger’s contract with Richemont has since been terminated, says Business Day.
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