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document.write("<h5>ABSA . . . ANC . . . \"A\" what? </h5>");
document.write("I do not trust the present top structure of the ANC at all. Why should any individual have to inform any political party of any move, irrespective of the importance. If this is necessary, why not discuss this openly in  parliament. Sorry, forgot, the ANC is the rule of law which excludes irritants such as parliament. . citizen");
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document.write("ABSA being a non political independent company should distant itself from the ANC and so should its employers or is there more behind the scenes? . Elsabe Louw");
document.write("<h5>Ramos the \"hopper\"</h5>");
document.write("Yes. Yhere is much, much more behind this. More and more money for the fat Cats! And then of course Maria has sold all Transnet assets to show a profit and she has to leave before the time comes when she could no futher substantiate her fat salary and bonuses. Good strategy.. Concerned");
document.write("<h5>ANC ABSA</h5>");
document.write("I don't know why anyone is concerned.  The top ANC members would NEVER do anything illegal.  would they?. liz");
document.write("<h5>ABSA...ANC?</h5>");
document.write("Perhaps businessmen / women should take a stand and cut ties with ABSA??. LMM");
document.write("<h5>the return of dom pass era</h5>");
document.write("i dont see what all this noise is all about if ramos went there as an individual and not as an absa representative. HZ sometimes acts like common house wife whose jealous of the husband.. wrath of a mad black man");
document.write("<h5>ABSA/ANCA - Hot/warm relatioinship</h5>");
document.write("Where there's smoke ......?. Someone");
document.write("<h5>The ANC's loss</h5>");
document.write("I am no ANC fan but think Maria Ramos did a good job at Transnet which was pretty terminal when she took over. It's just a pity that she isn't now being used by the Govt now in another senior position. Heaven knows, the ANC truly needs leaders of calibre. They sure don't have many, as is evidenced by people like Zuma and Malema being the front men. . doug");
document.write("<h5>so what?</h5>");
document.write("I don’t see what’s the fuss about, there is nothing with Ramos being seen at a NEC meeting and she is a ANC card carrying member + she is a high profile businesswoman that is a member of the ruling party. Why is it an issue when she is seen at the meeting/s? Remember she was the head of a government company, I think it was common courtesy for her to explain to her party why the move as she is valued member of the ANC!<br /><br />STOP CREATING NOTHING OUT OF NOTHING!  <br />. Very");
document.write("<h5>If something smells fishy ....</h5>");
document.write("I have not heard anything more ridiculous than the comment from the ANC Secretary General. Disciplined cadres MUST do their master's bidding - as he mentions - so at least we are clear on that score. What is interesting to me now is the reaction of 1. The other south african banks, since they have a privileged competitor bidding against them in any ogvernment business and 2. Barclays as the holding company - they will now be a less than equal shareholder. And by the way what if anything does the King Commission have to say about corporate governance in this scenario?? [ ... the rot has probably already set in!]. MK");
document.write("<h5>lessons from the US</h5>");
document.write("to all that commented before, no need to get bitter.<br />Just wondering why no-one wants to take a lesson from the great US of A where Bush had a very warm relationship with especially the oil companies....?. XXX");
document.write("<h5>Today. Tomorrow. Together.</h5>");
document.write("\"...even if we have no control over them.\" Mantashe, what other good jokes do you know.. A Voter");
document.write("<h5>ANC has a corrupt answer to everything</h5>");
document.write("They are like little kids, they are very immature to allow such behaviour.  If any other party has to do this, they will be burn't alive.. Ash");
document.write("<h5>ABSA ANC</h5>");
document.write("I agree we should all close our business / private accounts at ABSA. Liz");
document.write("<h5>ABSA</h5>");
document.write("As an ex-customer, I already despise ABSA. Now they are just another offshoot of the corrupt bunch that are burning this country. MARCUS? RAMOS? AT THE TOP OF ABSA? You jest.. daniel");
document.write("<h5>Business is business</h5>");
document.write("I’m all for good governance and HZ clearly lives by this rule, however I’m sure that ABSA and all other banks in fact could and would consider any political party whether the ANC or other as a key account and in business when there is a major change in an organisation the correct thing to do is to ensure that your key accounts have a warm feeling and that such a change will have no negative affect to there business and the welfare of it. I am not an ABSA employee and most certainly do not align myself in any way with this institution but business is business and if you what to do it properly, ethically and morally correct you announce it to the key accounts personally.bm. ");
document.write("<h5>Absa</h5>");
document.write("What do the other banks have to say about this warm relationship? As an ABSA customer, I know it makes me feel very uncomfortable.Referring to the CEO of a private bank as a 'cadre ' just doesn't sound good.. SF");
document.write("<h5>Animal Farm Scenario</h5>");
document.write("Luhabe was hauled over the hot ashes by the \"you know who are the bosses is this country\".Today, the same institution must keep the relationship warm, for what, what does this means? Are our private instituions having a secret hot affaits with the ruling party?Is thsi the reasom whay they have been ducking and diving when the have to tell us who is funding them? The cat is out of the bag. i am glad i have the this generallly corrupt movement. Lehlohonolo Moneri");
document.write("<h5>Marcus</h5>");
document.write("I don't have a problem with Ramos keeping the ANC up to date with her movements. They are/were 'de facto' her employer and this could be considered a leaving interview. I DO however have a problem with Marcus being involved. There is no reason for her (or anyone else from ABSA) to be there. By the very nature of her position as Chairman, she is expected to show the utmost independence towards the board and any other parties that could exert undue influence over the company. This is very, very worrying.... Ryan");
document.write("<h5>ANC / ABSA</h5>");
document.write("Should ABSA be standing behind the ANC I will definately be closing my account.  No banking institute should be in bed with any political party.  As an ABSA member i am seriously having my doubts about the institution and come to think about it weren't they called Trust bank at one stage.  Wonder if one can actually trust them.  . jacqui");
document.write("<h5>down with Iafrica</h5>");
document.write("IAfrica will go down for posting comments like this about the ruling party!. July");
document.write("<h5>July</h5>");
document.write("Please qualify and quantify you comment. Is the “ruling party” you refer to not the same party that promoted freedom of speech? bm. ");
document.write("<h5>I'm Canceling all my ABSA credit cards</h5>");
document.write("ABSA is owned by Barclays anyway, rather support a genuine SA bank!Just last week Malema was carrying on about ABSA supporting COPE because of Shilowa's wife, now this? . Mickey Mouse");
document.write("<h5>Re: Ramos the hopper</h5>");
document.write("Comment by Concerned: \"Maria has sold all Transnet assets to show a profit and she has to leave before the time comes when she could no futher substantiate her fat salary and bonuses. Good strategy..\"<br /><br />Sounds very much like SAA's Coleman Andrews some years ago, who manipiulated SAA's balance sheet and income statement big time, walked away, and then SAA imploded.... kaddy");
document.write("<h5>ABSA - ANC</h5>");
document.write("There was an allegation that Mbazima's wife will abuse ABSA assets for the benefit of COPE..three weeks later ABSA top honchos attend an ANC NEC meeting and we are told lies..this is bull. the ANC wants to monopolise access to resources .. and that is cleptocracy of the highest order ..stealing people's money under their noses...I wish to see this movement die like ZANUPF. It's immorality makes me sick.. Lokisang Molwana");
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