I was highly amused by Enoch Godongwana’s article, but have to hand it to him: he is a good spin doctor for the ANC. The term spin doctor comes from the technique of putting a different interpretation or slant on a situation or event to promote your own agenda or argument. For instance, he states that Moody’s Investors Service maintained our sovereign credit rating at investment grade and attributes this to the reforms introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa since taking office. My take on it is that Moody’s has deferred a decision on our credit rating until after the elections to see if the promised structural reforms touted by all and sundry will be implemented. One paragraph in particular illustrates the writer’s expertise in this field: “Our government, led by the ANC, has put SA firmly on the road to recovery by presenting clear plans that have already begun to achieve results.” Yet I have not heard of any clear plans, only election-speak. Meanwhile, our predicted rate of GDP g...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.