Working for the common good alone but also being conscious. Of believes that business must be fair
Khumalo is proof that being a course there is a profit motive, but and empowering. “You need to make
philanthropist and being a businessman money in order to give it,” he maintains.
are not mutually exclusive. The two can
co-exist. Perhaps he represents the new
“You must be able to be
“When you enjoy the fruit of your work
as a businessman, don’t look over
way of doing business or rather the
proud of
your shoulder because you have been
new kind of businessperson: someone careless and unscrupulous in the way
with a philanthropic bent and a genuine
your achievements.”
you treated your environment and your
need to make a difference. It would people. You must be able to be proud
seem that Gidani gives Khumalo the it is not pursued at the expense of of your achievements.” I have a strong
opportunity to satisfy both sides of sound values and not exploitative. sense upon finishing up the interview
his nature – he gets to run a business What this means is to contribute to the that we should feel confident having
using his acumen and experiences and growth of the economy and participate such an individual at the helm of our
contributes towards the upliftment of in the common good. He strongly national lottery.
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others. “We look forward to addressing
poverty, with an emphasis on socio-
economic rural development. There is
no other organisation besides us that
gives as much money! We want to see
people enjoy the benefits of the lottery.
Also, whatever money people use to
buy tickets, they can take solace in
the fact that their money goes to good
causes,” he exclaims happily.
Khumalo is obviously passionate
about success and economic stability
and growth in South Africa. His
business ventures include advertising,
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mining and even clothing, and he hopes
to expand into tourism as well.
“I want to see economic growth for
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myself and my country. I want to see
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government succeed in effective public
service and delivery.
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“I believe that businesspeople must
not be commentators, but participants,”
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he asserts. Khumalo views himself
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as a progressive businessman in the
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true sense – not being driven by profit
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