Ass. Health Minister Lelatisitswe suspended for violating COVID-19 protocols
Wednesday, September 01, 2021 | 3320 Views |
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Statement from Office of the President issued this evening reads: "The public is informed that the President, Mokgweetsi Masisi has taken the decision to suspend the Assistant Minister of Health and Wellness, Sethomo Lelatisitswe from his Ministerial duties for a period of one month, effective immediately.”
“The suspension follows the recent violation of the COVID-19 health restrictions by the Assistant Minister” said the statement signed by Press Secretary to the President Batlhalefi Leagajang.
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