Leaders flying economy is good. It sends a message of austerity, and that it is no longer business as usual. It is also good PR, especially in an election year.
But here's the thing: it distracts us from focusing on the big prize.
These initiatives will, at best, save a few millions, while on the other hand the country spends billions bailing out the likes of SAA. Or being tardy in implementing national projects, with the result that they cost millions and billions more than they should have. The priority should be fixing SAA, putting in place a competent board, hiring the best management team, striking the necessary alliances. The priority should be implementing growth policies. Which would you rather applaud?
By all means, let us do the PR. But let us also do the real work.
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