On the grapevine: Controversial politician warns businessman over re-tweet

A politician, with a penchant for controversy, flaunts four shiny wheels as a gift to his underage son. A top businessperson, whose wit and candour is well-known, retweets it. Next the affronted neta brags that prominent names called to apologise for trolling him. He does not single out a particular person for special mention.

Those who keep an eye behind the scenes say that a phone call went from the neta’s party office to said businessperson, with the sage advice to not cross paths with the flash politician. So though no formal apology was made, the businessperson does have a view on the sorry state of affairs. Best to steer oneself out of trouble when it comes to shady people and shiny cars.