Gov’t won't forgive COVID-19 regulation offenders
Monday, December 12, 2022 | 20 Views |
Kagiso Mmusi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
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.
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...