The idea that rich people are incorruptible is simply ridiculous

Call for billionaire Motsepe to be president is not automatic solution

02 February 2022 - 08:18
By Malaika Mahlatsi

The idea that billionaires make great presidents because they are incapable of stealing from the poor is not new. It was touted in Zimbabwe by citizens who argued that billionaire businessman Strive Masiiwa would make a great president because he would not steal.

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