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Those who invest in South Africa should not think they are doing us a favor; they are here for what they get out of our cheap and abundant labor, and they should know that they are buttressing one of the most vicious systems.
Desmond Tutu
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What this quote means

Desmond Tutu emphasizes that foreign investment in South Africa is driven by profit and exploitation rather than altruism.

In this quote, Desmond Tutu critiques the notion that foreign investors are helping South Africa. He argues that their investments are primarily motivated by the benefits they derive from cheap labor, and by doing so, they perpetuate an oppressive system rather than support the country's development. This perspective highlights the complexities of economic relationships and the ethical considerations that come with investments in marginalized communities.

Themes

InvestmentSouth AfricaLaborExploitationEconomics

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be used in a discussion on ethical investment practices at a business conference.

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