TOM EATON: Waste and corruption numbers boggle the mind
People are aware of the cost of rent or groceries, but our inner accountants give up when dealing with millions and billions of rand
25 February 2025 - 05:00
Imagine a small suitcase, the generic sort of lump you might trundle behind you through an airport or throw into the boot of your car. Now imagine that it is stuffed full of crisp, orange R200 banknotes. Ten thousand in all. R2m.
Imagine that this is your entire stash for the year. It looks like a lot. Feels like a lot, even — that bag weighs about 10kg — but you’re not exactly flush. ..
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