BUSINESS THE AFRICAN WAY:

The Mayer of some town put out tenders to have a statue put up in his town.
Three people quoted;

The Mayer invited them for an interview. First, the Englishman was called in. He quoted R3 000, and the Mayor wanted him to brake down his quote.
“R1 000 FOR ME, r1 000 FOR METERIALS, AND r1 000 FOR THE WORKERS.” HE EXPLAINED.
Next came in Koos, who quoted R6 000, and also had to explain;
“R3 000 for me, R2 000 for the workers, and R1 000 for material.”

The third man was Gammatjie, who quoted R9 000. His explanation was as follows’
“R3 000 for me, R3 000 for you, Your Honor, and R3 000 to pay the Englishman to do the job.”