Vouching never to leave the country of his birth, Roodt, a director and chief economist of the Efficient Group, says in an open letter to all South Africans it will only take three simple steps to fix South Africa and create a brighter future for the country.
Roodt had to undergo a series of medical procedures and operations after the recent violent housebreaking event which left him in a seriously condition having passed out because of blood loss. He spent several days in hospital recovering.
Despite the harrowing event, Roodt urged South Africans to fight back to improve his country. He says people should forget about government projects like the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) and the National Development Plan (NDP). “This is not going to happen.” Rather we should:
1. Begin a process where all state employees – including workers at state owned enterprises – must re-apply for their positions. All positions must be filled purely based on merit, and not on political contacts, favours, or social needs.
2. Immediately establish a world-class skills development system in support of growing a flourishing economy.
3. Remove all barriers which hinder employment. Don’t try to “create jobs”, but stop preventing people who are willing to work from creating their own work.
He said politicians must be held responsible for doing this. “Let’s stand up! Let’s walk together! Let us mobilise and refuse to commit crime, be intimidated, bribing, and support corrupt leaders,” said Roodt.
“Do not tell me it is not possible,” said Roodt. “It has been done before.”
