Kgosi exit reveals Masisi's 'circle of advisors'

Friday, May 04, 2018

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A closed circle of technocrats and academics apparently has President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s ear and is responsible for several strategic initiatives, including this week’s decision to fire spy chief, Isaac Kgosi.

Mmegi has been informed that the “brains trust” includes trusted associates, some of whom the President has known since his school days.

The term “brains trust” was popularised in yesteryear US politics, when presidents would surround themselves with highly trusted advisors who were not members of Cabinet or political party.

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