SIKONATHI MANTSHANTSHA: Let’s pursue and embrace profit
The power-hungry politicians we have chosen have falsely turned profit and privatisation into dirty swear words
Those who hold political power in SA, and far too many of their supporters, are still drunk with romantic ideas about socialism and communism. Even those who proclaim themselves as leaders of society have blatantly refused to, or are unable to, embrace the real world in which we all live. This is particularly so when it comes to investigating the best instruments for delivering that so-elusive "better life for all". But it would seem the many opportunities to learn and study the best possible mechanisms have passed our lot by, unnoticed. These esteemed leaders have refused to acknowledge the benefits of the two important terms that can make life comfortable and deliver plenty for their followers. "Profit" is the first tenet that the people must embrace with great enthusiasm. The second is "privatisation". In the SA context at this juncture, privatisation is more urgent than ever. At 44%, the real unemployment rate — which includes what is termed "discouraged workseekers" — is at cri...
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