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.
Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...