The wave of former cabinet ministers resigning from parliament is a clear indication that we are led by greedy individuals who care only about themselves. We need more leaders like new Northern Cape premier Zamani Saul. This is a leader who understands that leadership is about serving the people selflessly, not some form of a cult driven by personal glory.

Saul has refused blue lights and red carpets for himself and his executive. Some will label him a populist and demagogue because they don’t agree with how he plans to do things. To them a position of authority is a step up the economic ladder. Once they are no longer in executive positions of authority, they must resign rather than continue in a lesser position they consider a demotion whereby they will lose perks and pension benefits...

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