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South Africa will not move forward until we stop worshipping The Poor. Poverty is the currency & everyone, from politicians to radio talkshow hosts, feed on it. In Africa, poverty is glorified & speaking against The Poor is abominable. 
They are affectionately called “the masses of our people, the poor of the poorest, the vulnerable, the down-trodden, etc”. There is a feel good effect when you are seen to be protecting The Poor. You feel holy & sanctified when you are seen to be on the side of The Poor.
Hence, Africa continues to cultivate poverty. Poverty is like a sort of special disability that requires special recognition. In South Africa The Poor are off limits, they are sacred, you can’t touch them even if you are Eskom.
