The Daily News

Sir

As an ordinary South African, I am disturbed by the number of skilled South Africans emigrating from our shores. The situation has become somewhat threatening to the economy.

The number of skilled South Africans migrating oversees is a great worry. Such people cannot be replaced overnight especially the experienced band of people. Their move has left a big vacuum. Importing skilled people from abroad as replacements will not work as a ‘quick-fix’ to the situation.

 The government needs to come out clean and clear. An intensive survey needs to be undertaken as to determine the reason/s the migrants and would be migrants leaving their birth place and the country that educated them. Whatever the reason/s the government needs to address the issues immediately and seriously. It is obvious that the government may not be in a position to address all the leave grievances, however at least some common issues may be dealt with that could help the authorities in sorting the problems. For example, load-shedding is sending negative vibes across the country together with the spiralling crime rate which probably tops the list, and not much has been done to alleviate the fears of the people in this regard thus far.

M Mota