Quote by Thabo Mbeki

I don't imagine Heads of Government would ever be able to say I'm not an economist therefore I can't take decisions on matters of the economy I'm not a soldier I can't take decisions on matters of defence I'm not an educationist so I can't take decisions about education.

I don't imagine Heads of Government would ever be able to sa

Summary

This quote highlights the expectation placed on Heads of Government to make decisions on a wide range of issues, regardless of their expertise in those areas. It suggests that leaders cannot use their lack of knowledge as an excuse to avoid making decisions. They are expected to be capable of making informed choices on matters like the economy, defense, and education, despite not being specialists in those fields. Ultimately, it emphasizes the broad range of responsibilities that leaders must navigate and the challenges they face in making decisions outside their realm of expertise.

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By Thabo Mbeki

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