So spake Mantashe unto the Black Business Council

"Something is wrong in creating layers and layers of business."

He said the state was aware it gave out tenders, and the quality of the service provided was not up to scratch, pointing to the fact that newly built bridges were already being eroded.

"That debate we welcome with the BBC.... As we support black business, black business must bring a commitment of delivering cost-effective and quality services," he said.

via www.bdlive.co.za

Such wisdom from the ANC is rare. It is most welcome.

Yes people - an ANC-friendly post, even I didn't think it would happen.

Comments

[Richard Ferrer]

I must confess that I don't agree with the comment about wisdom, not one little bit! No! No! When one goes out to tender a wise purchaser specifies comprehensive specifications for delivery, and part of the payment is held back until satisfied, plus penalties for defects, such as eroded bridges. Wise purchasing does not vaguely threaten a business association "you must commit da di da" - it does the tender process properly, and if the delivery it not up to scratch then there's a legal contract ensuring that the vendor is seriously penalised!