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The Sunday Times came out with their annual rich list and it was topped by Christo Wiese. The only person on the rich list that I personally know, did not make the Top 20 this year, coming in at 24th with R1,7 billion and that is Markus Jooste. I sat on the Board of the Racing Association with him for 4 or 5 years and he was by far the most brilliant man I have ever come across – incredibly intelligent and intimidating in his knowledge of so many fields. As a result, I always invested in the shares Steinhoff and was sad that shortly after I sold out of my Steinhoff shares, they added on another 40% or so in the last six months! It was also his horse, Yorker, who edged out Master Sabina by a neck in winning the Summer Cup.
I did like the comments of the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, that the top 100 taxpayers in England, who pay 20% of the tax of the entire country, should actually be celebrated and perhaps that is a thought for South Africa. Forget about telling us who are the wealthiest people but tell us who the top 100 contributors to tax are and let us celebrate them and hope for more and more people like them, because it can only be good for our country. The wealth of successful people like this, and particularly those who pay their fair share in tax, is only to be celebrated and admired.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 10-Dec-13
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Tanya - The T said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 04:44 PM
bucket list addition... check.
Juliet said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 03:13 PM
It is inspiring how people achieve such knowledge, success and wealth, and how genetics and nurture influence who becomes successful to a large degree but we must also acknowledge the influence of luck and tenacity.
Lorette said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 01:26 PM
I have to agree with everyone0 I would also like to know who the top tax payers are. It would also be very interesting to know how much they pay.
Nicolle said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 10:13 AM
Honest tax payers should be celebrated.
It is unfortunate that so much of our taxes are squandered, albeit taxes paid by the super rich or the average-ordinary-person.
Anjelica said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 10:13 AM
It will be nice to find out who the top tax payers are, and how much they contribute to our economy. Should be very interesting.
Angelique said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 10:06 AM
Perhaps they are even the most wealthy and honest men. Would love to see even the Top 30 highest tax payers! They definitely need celebrating especially with so many wealthy people evading tax including government officials!
Zelda said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 09:56 AM
I also think that the top tax payers should be known for the huge contribution they make to our country and people should know who these people are
Sorea said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 09:51 AM
I would be interested to know who the top 100 tax payers are.
Jessica said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 09:50 AM
I think it would be a very good idea too.
Bianca said:
on Tuesday 10-Dec-13 09:49 AM
Absolutely agree that they should be celebrated because indirectly, they are the people that are boosting our economy largely and should be appreciated by all of us!
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
