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Whose constitutional review was it?

In December 2021, President Mokgweetsi Masisi appointed a Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution which was made up of 19 Commissioners who were to be assisted by a secretariat of five members.

It was headed by former Chief Justice, Maruping Dibotelo with veteran trade unionist, Johnson Motshwarakgole as vice-chairperson.

The Commissioners represented diverse career backgrounds and demographics. They hold influential positions, qualifications and work experience amongst others: chiefs, journalists, natural resources specialists, geologists, lawyers, the clergy, business administration, education, governance, disability law and policy issues, legislative drafting and population studies.

Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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