Springs beggar not shy to ask for millions
'The government is doing nothing for our people and I am taking a stand'
“I want R60-million,” reads the placards of Desmond Maxabela (27), who was found standing at the intersection of Nigel and Coaton roads in Springs.
Desmond was first seen on Tuesday afternoon. He said he was trying to get funding for a business idea he had, Springs Advertiser reported.
“I want to start an investment company,” he says, “so people in the townships can benefit from it. The government has promised us so many jobs and opportunities for employment and education but where are they?”
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“I have plans to go to the Union Buildings in Pretoria and to camp outside until someone notices and offers to fund my idea.”
Desmond had also used white paint to write on the poles that are situated on the sidewalks.
Desmond says he is not going to be intimidated by any police official, because he feels he is exercising his prerogative to express himself.
“The government is doing nothing for our people and I am taking a stand that will financially liberate the less privileged.”
