Mmegi

A call for decency, responsibility in governance

The proposed Bill to extend additional retirement benefits to former presidents, their spouses, and children has sparked outrage across the country.

The Bill, championed by Minister Kabo Morwaeng, seeks to amend existing legislation to ensure that children of former presidents benefit from their parents’ pensions and retirement benefits. This includes a provision for six cars upon retirement, one of which is for the spouse.

Such a move has been met with widespread condemnation from the opposition and public alike. It is viewed as a gross misuse of state resources at a time when the nation faces significant economic challenges.

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