In other words, desperate to beg, borrow or steal simply to maintain a lifestyle the person feels entitled to. We're likley to see the temptation towards corrupt means and ends skyrocket - that is, more than the current horror levels.
The weekly Mail and Guardian reported that he allegedly wrote a fraudulent letter while he was chief executive of the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (Geda) and forged signatures in an attempt to secure a loan from a businessman.
Niehaus also allegedly borrowed money from several African National Congress bigwigs to maintain a high standard of living.
"I’ve no illusions that if you publish this article it will mean the end of my career,” he told the Mail and Guardian.
“I asked people like Saki Macozoma, Cyril Ramaphosa, Tokyo Sexwale, Gill Marcus, Pallo Jordan and Rick Mennell to help me financially.
“I was down and out. Some of them gave me money and some didn’t. I am terribly indebted. I also received money from Brett Kebble.” He said the slain mining magnate gave him R70,000 for communications work.
“I’m paying R100,000 back because I can’t fight the liquidators — there was no contract, only a verbal agreement,” said Niehaus.
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