LETTER: Greed has no bounds
MPs continue to gorge on the trough of generous benefits
03 September 2019 - 05:02
SA may shortly have to ask the IMF for a bailout. This would be a calamity for our country as no investment will be forthcoming as a result. On the other hand, we would be compelled to run our country frugally, as a prerequisite for such a loan.
In the meantime, MPs continue to gorge on the trough of generous benefits. ANC MP Peace Mabe said recently: “For us just to be here, we’ve left comforts of our homes to come and serve the country. We’re also not satisfied with what we have.” Clearly, their greed has no bounds...
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