Govt defends Merafhe's use of state car

Assistant Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri told Parliament yesterday that under special circumstances the President might award particular benefits or privileges to a retired vice president.

Member of Parliament for Francistown South, Wynter Mmolotsi, had asked the minister whether the retirement package for vice presidents included an official car and staff and if so where it was stipulated and whether such a vehicle could be used for political activities.