TO THE POINT
WHEN I went to the US in 1980 I got $1 140 for R1 000.
In 1994, when Nelson Mandela became president, $1 140 was worth R4 560. Today $1 140 equals R17 385.
This should be of great concern to us all, especially the president and his cabinet.
Most South Africans who contribute to pension and provident funds, along with pensioners, have seen their savings crash. Investors have withdrawn money from our stock exchange and taken it elsewhere.
The cost of imported items will skyrocket. Medicine, technology, machinery, cars and fuel are just some things that will be affected.
With the drought, our farmers have nothing. We face huge food import bills.
This year is sadly going to be one of hardship, especially for the poor. BRUCE MUNRO
Amanzimtoti THE Sunday Tribune front page story headed “Top hotel food fight” shocked and disappointed me.
While my comments are speculative, it seems imperative that Tsogo Sun review the behaviour of their general manager.
For your information, Adrian Perry, the first rule of any business is that your customer is always right.
In our tough economy, any customers must be valued. It is surprising that 20 years into our democratic dispensation there is such racial tension and hatred.
Of particular concern is the impression overseas guests would get of the country, seeing that places like hotels should make a special effort to show that our country has transformed – Tsogo Sun may need serious introspection here.
Well done to Eugine Govender for taking up this case with the Equality Court. Alleged racism must not be tolerated. It will be interesting to see what action the Tsogo Sun group will take.
The group’s head of communication, Priya Naidoo, has disputed the claim of racist behaviour and has not taken the matter further.
There have been many such racial outbursts and I strongly believe many people still have not evolved with our democracy. It’s time they did. If they continue in such vein, South Africa will no longer be a place that they should call home.
DHAYALAN MOODLEY
Mobeni Heights