Masisi throws Morupisi under the bus
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
“In this regard, His Excellency the President, has apologised to the former president for the misunderstanding. The Office of the President would like to inform that, whilst such a decision to withdraw additional support staff from the former president was taken, the decision has since been rescinded whilst consultations with the former president Lt. General Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama are going on,” Elias Magosi the acting Permanent Secretary to the President wrote.
Magosi said the OP would like to assure members of the public that Masisi fully supports the entitlements of Khama in accordance with the provisions of the Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) Act [CAP.02:03]. “The Former President, amongst other benefits, is entitled to a Private Secretary, a Secretary, an Office Attendant, two Drivers, two Maids and a Gardener, all who were deployed to his Office and Residence since 1st April 2018.”
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...