Boardroom Talk: Philosopher Agrizzi explains how bribery can be used to make man beholden for life

I've experienced an interesting relationship with SA's most famous whistleblower, former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi. It took a new turn recently when he sent me his two books, beautifully packaged in a green, white and red ribbon displaying his Italian roots. Next, no doubt, will be an interview – lawyers permitting.

Am almost through the first Agrizzi book – Inside The Belly Of The Beast – and have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the writing and cohesive nature of the tale. Written in bursts, each short chapter tells part of the story, setting the scene for the crimes all South Africans will know are coming. I'm just past page 200 and the real muck is emerging.

Agrizzi occasionally delves into philosophy. To whit: "It is human nature to elevate one's standard of living according to one's incoming funds. Gavin (Watson) had it all worked out – pay a man a once-off bribe and he'll do what he can and move on. But pay that man a bribe every month and he is beholden to you for life." Straight from the ANC playbook.

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