Bruce's List
PETER BRUCE: I crossed the line, Mr Molefe
Bruce’s List: A daily guide to informed reads.I have always believed that apologies are redemptive. Last Thursday, trying to be too clever, I wrote a suggestion for a Tweet headline about some insults Brian Molefe, the CEO of Eskom, had thrown at Andrew Canter, the CEO of Futuregrowth. My tweet suggestion was picked up and, to be honest, the moment I saw it on Twitter I knew I had crossed a line. It was rude and uncouth and personal, crossing way too many lines. We argue a lot about everything here in SA and I would like to think I am able to fight my case without getting dirty. So I apologise to Mr Molefe for the headline on the tweet, and to readers of this column for the lapse in judgment. “Bruce Breaks Wind” was an actual print headline used about me in the Mail & Guardian’s editorial columns years ago. I still remember it hurt like hell.Anyway, Molefe and I carry on an idle and not very good-natured conversation on WhatsApp from time to time. Much of it is about the Guptas and ...
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