LETTER: Stealing disguised as socialism by the ANC
The SA taxpayers are footing the bill for a corrupt and self-serving ANC that has gutted SOEs
Carol Paton’s article speaks volumes (Pravin Gordhan still calls the shots at SAA (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2020-02-19-pravin-gordhan-still-calls-the-shots-at-saa/), February 19). Its import goes beyond Gordhan and SAA. It talks to the modus operandi in the ruling party, which is at the root of the myriad problems we witness in our state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
It’s about command and control. It’s about the long and heavy hand of state interference in the companies it owns. It’s about the imperatives from the ruling party in government that impede management from running an efficient organisation...
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.