Molatlhegi Tipped To Be Next Speaker

Kagiso Molatlhegi could become Speaker. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Kagiso Molatlhegi could become Speaker. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Former deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Kagiso Molatlhegi is said to be next speaker of Parliament, The Monitor has learnt.

Molatlhegi was the acting speaker during President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s inauguration.

Already some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members are lobbying for his appointment.

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