A call for decency, responsibility in governance
Friday, August 02, 2024 | 160 Views |
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.
An election is held in a member state, international observers raise concerns, but the Southern African Development Community (SADC) often remains silent or offers only gentle, diplomatic praise. This has led to a widespread belief that the regional body prioritises solidarity amongst governments over the democratic rights of ordinary citizens. This is why the preliminary statement from the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) on...