Jacob Zuma wants to redecorate his office.
He's got a budget of R100 000
He calls three contractors to give him quotes.

The first guy comes in with a laser-pointer measuring tape gadget and a laptop with the latest interior decorating software. His quote is R90 000.

The second guy, an Indian from Durban, comes in with pencil and a ruler. Checks the place out and gives a R20 000 quote.
Zuma asks him : How? can it be so cheap?
The indian says he's got a cousin that can give him cheap supplies and he gets guys that work for him for R50 a day. Cheap-cheap.

The third guy, Zuma's old buddy Shabir, also wants to quote for the job.
Zuma tells him: How? You're not even a carpenter or a builder. What is your quote going to be?

Shabir says: Easy, R40 000 for you R40 000 for me and we get the guy from durban to do the job.