CHRISTO WIESE:

SOUTH Africa’s richest man said: “I don’t think business people should get directly involved in politics, particularly intraparty politics.

“My immediate reaction [to the S&P Global Ratings downgrade] was that it’s a great shame, because it’s unnecessary for us to get into this position. But you know, that’s where we are. And it seems to be something that must be sorted out by the politicians. And primarily by people in the ANC. They must deal with it.

“People can call it a cop-out, but at the end of the day, people have to decide whether they are politicians or business people. We can all express our views on policy decisions, but when we see political infighting, it’s got to be left to the politicians.”