Boardrooms of excess, break rooms of despair

As workers buckle under rising costs, SA's corporate elite flaunt luxury, writes Mohamed Saeed.

- Mohamed Saeed

As workers struggle to make ends meet, a troubling contradiction has emerged. While many employees can no longer afford essentials such as rent, food, school fees and transport, a number of business owners continue to indulge in extreme luxury, from opulent homes and designer offices to high-emission SUVs.