SIPHO PITYANA: The man in the fedora was smart, quick-footed and fun to have around

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You could see that approach from when Jabu first started out in business as a taxi owner, pulling himself up as the model entrepreneur

You could see that approach from when Jabu Mabuza first started out in business as a taxi owner, pulling himself up as the model entrepreneurs business community has been shaken by the tragic death of Jabu Mabuza.

He was as smart as he was quick-footed, drawing on the traits developed in the tough survivalist business environments of the township and rural economy. My strongest memories of him were developed during the state-capture period. As convenor of Save South Africa, one of my major challenges was to get business involved in confronting the Zuma administration. Although hesitant that he would ever be able to bring his colleagues along, he ultimately became a great support.

During the difficult Zuma years, with sovereign ratings downgrades looming and negative investor sentiments, Jabu led an initiative with then finance minister Pravin Gordhan as his government counterpart, travelling the world to try to build positive support for South African investment. But Jabu did not let matters rest with criticising government. He also led the charge for introspection within business, championing the development, adoption and implementation of organised business’ integrity pledge alongside equally strong characters such as Bonang Mohale, Adrian Gore and Adrian Anthoven, among others.

 

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NBikitsha Would be nice to hear from his friends from humble beginnings.

Didn't do much for Escom, did he?

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