Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 5430 Views |
President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.
With today's appointments, the total rises to 12, following the first batch announced on Monday. The final set is expected to be announced tomorrow.
The latest six appointments include the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, led by Nelson Ramaotwana with Augustine Nyatanga as deputy. Ketlhalefile Motshegwa will head the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, deputised by Ignatius Moswaane. Bogolo Kenewendo has been appointed to lead the Ministry of Minerals and Energy. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communications and Innovation will be headed by David Tshere, with Shawn Nthaile serving as deputy.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...