Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans, daily. Graphic: Tasnim Langry

Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans, daily. Graphic: Tasnim Langry

Quote of the Day – Raymond Ackerman

Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans from across the spectrum.

Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans, daily. Graphic: Tasnim Langry

Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans, daily. Graphic: Tasnim Langry

Quote of the Day brings you spoken word from some of the most eloquent South Africans from across the spectrum.

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Raymond Ackerman is a South African businessman and philanthropist. He is the owner of Pick n Pay, a supermarket Chain Store in South Africa.

He was born on 10 March 1931.

Ackerman said: “One thing I’ve learned is to listen to young people. Experience is important, but sometimes young people see more clearly.”

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