Government Shortchanges Matsetsenkane

Monday, January 11, 2016

The notorious Thamaga gang, popularly known as Matsetsenkane who were recently taken to Okavango for rehabilitation have expressed disappointment over government reneging on its initial payout offer.

The government had promised to pay Matsetsenkane P700 each, but P50 was deducted from each member’s offer without any consultation.

The more than 30 Matsetsenkane, who were taken on the controversial trip, are expected to have cost government over P150,000 for their sojourn in Okavango.

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