Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste shot down speculation that the company could be looking for acquisitions in South America but danced around the question concerning a long-rumoured tie-up with Shoprite. Speaking to analysts on Wednesday, Jooste said South America was not on the cards at all. "On other rumours and stories in the market about potential acquisitions, we don’t comment on that."
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