Madiba is unquestionably an international icon of note we can all bank on and I love him to bits. However, I feel the new bank notes are totally unnecessary as they are of no value to the poor and those living in abject poverty.
I wish I could say “Yay, finally the Randela bank notes are here” but the reality is the notes’ design isn’t at all unique let alone easy on the eye.
I honestly feel that the Mandela bank notes are unnecessary because fact is they add no value to anyone’s life. I must point out that I love Madiba and all. I mean, I share a birthday with the former statesman for my bank notes’ sake. He is adored the world over by billions of people and South Africa has to value him in some way.
If you asked me to be honest, I will tell you that I loved my Big5 on my bank notes. I am not just saying this to throw a tantrum or to be silly. The truth is, if you have a Mandela R100 note, that will not become a R200. In fact, the new notes will not make poverty go away, will not take the poor in rural areas to institutions of higher learning, if you know what I mean.
Essentially, I am saying we should rather focus our energy and creativity on other crucial things that contribute to social cohesion and socio-economic development of our country. My not appreciating the new bank notes doesn’t mean I don’t like Mandela, let’s get that straight. I am just saying I feel the change was totally unnecessary and adds no value to anyone’s life. That’s all I am saying.