He appointed the following 19 members to Presidential Commission of Inquiry.
1) Former Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo Chairperson
2) Mr. Johnson Motshwarakgole Vice-Chairperson
3) Kgosi Puso Gaborone Member
4) Kgosi Divere Ndando Member
5) Professor Gobopamang Letamo Member
6) Professor Bontle Mbongwe Member
7) Reverend Bonolo Mmereki-Burns Member
8) Mr. Charles Mokobi Member
9) Ms. Stella Naledi Moroka Member
10) Mr. Matthews Letsholo Member
11) Mr. Moanakwena Keloneilwe Member
12) Dr. Goemeone Mogomotsi Member
13) Mr. Dikarabo Ramadubu Member
14) Mr. Kukame Ngwamotsoko Member
15) Ms. Shirley Kefilwe Keoagile Member
16) Ms. Roselyn Serumola Member
17) Ms. Game Dibeela Member
18) Ms. Chedza Ntobedzi Member
19) Ms. Siphatisiwe Daniel Member
The Secretariat of the Commission of Inquiry shall consist of the
following
1) Ms. Pearl N. Ramokoka Head of Secretariat
2) Dr. Kaelo Molefe Secretariat
3) Ms. Berenice Mosime Secretariat
4) Ms. Idah Lorato Motsamai Secretariat
5) Ms. Ntesang Molemele Secretariat
The terms of reference of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry shall be as follows:
(a) ascertain from the people of Botswana, their views on the operation of the Constitution and, in particular, the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution;
(b) assess the adequacy of the Constitution, in particular by:
i. asserting Botswana’s identity, principles, aspirations and values;
ii. promoting and protecting people’s rights;
iii. promoting equality; and
iv. promoting national unity and democracy;
(c) articulate the concerns of the people of Botswana as regards the amendments that may be required for a review of the Constitution;
(d) to conduct inquiries and obtain information from sources that the Commission considers relevant in the execution of its mandate;
(e) to make any recommendations on the review or amendment of the Constitution, on the basis of paragraphs (a) to (d) above and any other material considerations; and
(f) upon completion of its inquiry, the Commission shall submit a report with recommendations to the President not later than the end of September 2022.
