Buy semen or leave Cabinet – Masisi threatens

Monday, October 16, 2023 | 3070 Views |

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has stirred controversy by stating that ministers failing to purchase bull semen in today’s Cabinet meeting at Ramatlabama could face consequences, potentially losing their positions.

A leaked Savingram last week revealed that Masisi and his elite entourage, including ministers and senior officials, would have the exclusive opportunity to buy bull semen at the Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination and Training Centre.

There were reports that Masisi and his Cabinet would get the ‘preferential’ opportunity and be the first in line to receive the bull semen from the cattle imported from Texas, USA in May this year.

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