R1m to sit down with Phophi

LIMPOPO: COSTLY FOR POOR PROVINCE, SAY MANY

- Alex Japho Matlala

The Limpopo ANC's 113th anniversary gala dinner for tomorrow in Modjolle has set tongues wagging. One needs R1 million to sit on the same table with premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, ANC Limpopo treasurer Nakedi Kekana-Sibanda and party treasurer-general Dr Gwen Ramokgopa.

The price tag has raised an uproar from residents of the poor province.

However, the Forum for the Limpopo Entrepreneurs (Fole), is willing to dig deeper into its pockets for the privilege of rubbing shoulders with the party top guns.

The party said a chair at a platinum table would cost R1 million and is reserved for those eager to enjoy the special privilege of sharing space with Ramathuba, Ramokgopa and Kekana-Sibanda.

Next to that will be a gold chair costing R750 000, a bronze chair R500 000 and an ordinary chair costing R10 000.

The party promises the shindig will be an inspiring engagement for the attendees, who will have an opportunity to hear a discussion about the ANC's vision to become a more effective instrument of the people.