A new gift policy to address the S'bu story

Is the present gift policy in line with our new plan of getting rid of corruption? I guess not, because according to Jacob Zuma, Sbu Ndebele simply needed to declare the R1 million Merc and two cows for him to be on the right side of the policy. It is also not clear why Sbu is being sent these gifts because if everyone of us deserves gifts for doing our jobs, then we would be a very expensive place to do business. The other issue is the stringency of procurement practices if people can earn the sort of profits that allow them to send back lavish gifts to individuals.

My proposed policy is the following:
1. It is against the law for anyone to offer a gift of any size to any anyone in a privileged position of granting contracts or performing business favours
2. It is against the law for anyone (including business associates and relatives) to receive a gift of any size from any member of the public wishing to or doing business with government.
3. If anyone would like to recognise any outstanding contribution then a trophy or certificate should be acceptable.

There we are. This is clear and simple and levels the playing fields for everyone.