Readers’Views Big business chose to stay silent over corruption to protect profits

The article “‘We should have spoken out earlier’ ” (Newsmaker, November 18) refers. Futuregrowth Asset Managers stood out and stood tall in the fight against corruption, highlighting the lack of governance, particularly at state-owned enterprises, but were not supported by some big businesses which felt their profits were more important. Diane McCann, on businesslive

Too quiet for too long. It takes commitment and courage to stand up for the poor and oppressed. Many leaders were enriching themselves while SA went down the tube.

It’s vital that all leaders stand up against corruption if we are to see a future for the masses.

Keith Blair, on businesslive