JOHN STEENHUISEN | SA needs legislation to stabilise coalition governments
"A tree that is freshly rooted can easily be plucked. A tree that is firmly grounded cannot be removed, even with a crane." – Sufi poet
Firm, sound principles are the foundation for enduring success. And principles matter most when sticking to them is hard. Would a person or political party be considered principled if they only stuck to their principles when it was convenient to do so?..
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