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Gov’t won't forgive COVID-19 regulation offenders

Kagiso Mmusi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Kagiso Mmusi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Minister of Defence and Security, Kagiso Mmusi says he will not consider advising President Mokgweetsi Masisi to pardon all those who contravened the COVID-19 Regulations between 2020 and 2021.

Mmusi said the individuals are at liberty to lodge their requests personally for pardon with Masisi.

“His Excellency the President, relying on Section 53 of the Constitution and in the exercise of his executive powers may pardon any person convicted of any criminal offence after considering all relevant factors,” he said. Responding to a question in Parliament recently, Mmusi said to date, a total of 6,185 violators have been found guilty.

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