Dear Ms Faith Muthambi
Congratulations on making the front page of the Sunday Times.
It is said that faith can move mountains. You moved half a small suburb to listen to your budget speech. It must have been every bit as dramatic as the king’s speech, depicted in the Oscar Award winning movie. Clearly, you wished as many people as possible to be edified. I can see you at the lectern, commanding the room, the audience hushed and awed, hanging onto your lips as pearls of wisdom tumble from them. A speech to make Mark Antony green with envy. I am sure that your gems of eloquence are even now reverberating around the world. Please let me have a print copy of your inspired speech. I am keen to set it to music. Perhaps an African operetta, with Morgan Freeman in a starring role?
I do hope that CNN and the BBC were present on the historic occasion. My only question is why you did not invite more people to attend. I am sure that you developed a large network when you were communications minister. You made the news back then also, didn’t you? Also on Twitter more recently with allegations of having had ’sharing is caring’ moments with the Saxonworld family. At least you are an example of a disciplined member of your organisation.
Back to your watershed budget speech. There was a worrying sequel as atypical transient global amnesia struck with a vengeance. Some of your guests could not remember where they stayed or who paid. That does sound like a seriously advanced stage of the affliction. My heart goes out to the afflicted. Apparently, so does my wallet, as this delightful outing was allegedly funded by the ever - willing taxpayer. Do let us know when next the spirit of eloquence moves you and we taxpayers will see what we can do (perhaps also move). I am sure that many South Africans would love to attend your next adventure, bathing in the effulgence of your wisdom, oratory and personality.
Yours in the quest for memorable budget speeches.
Richard
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