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Petition against Presidents benefits bill deferred

Kabo Morwaeng. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Kabo Morwaeng. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A planned demonstration and petition against the Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) (Amendment) Bill has been deferred to a later date following the withdrawal of the contentious Bills by the government.

State President minister, Kabo Morwaeng, had gazetted three bills which are: Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 12 of 2024); Former Vice-Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 13 of 2024); and Ministers and National Assembly Gratuities and Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Bill No. 14 of 2024).

The bills were met with rejection by the general public and with some quarters of the society planning demonstrations against these bills.

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