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Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow

President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.
President Duma Boko announced six additional Cabinet ministers this morning, making it the second set out of three planned batches.

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.

Editor's Comment
BPF should get house in order

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament...

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