It was about time

On Tuesday, Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi appeared before the press for the first time since he was appointed to number two position almost 12 months ago.

Although this was not a state event but the ruling party one, it was the first time he called a press conference since declaring war on private media in the run-up to 2014 general elections.

At that time, he was Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration. Prior to that, Masisi regularly held press briefings to update the nation about progress made in poverty eradication and other government programmes.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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