But we could do without the moralising. “In order for government to deliver services, in order for the poor people in South Africa to benefit from taxes paid by South Africans, we are trying to generate values in our society, the right kind of values that say we must declare honestly what we earn”, he said.

“These are values of solidarity; that we need to be mindful of others as well”

Okay, here’s the deal.

 How about those who spend the money show some decent values. Solidarity would be a bonus.

Regrettably  there is too much evidence of corruption and a total disregard for taxpayers’ money.

Multibillion-rand jets are merely the pinnacle of  a pile of luxuries bought by people  who spend as if  money grows on trees, rather than being extracted from hard-working taxpayers.

As for “solidarity”, not   much of that is engendered when President Jacob Zuma tells white men they are not wanted.