Red Cross wants ex-officio seat in Parly

Kutlwano Mukokomani PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Kutlwano Mukokomani PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) has proposed to be considered as an ex-officio Member of Parliament.

When making submissions to the presidential constitutional review hearing last week, secretary-general of the organisation, Kutlwano Mukokomani said it is rather pertinent that the society gains a seat within the National Assembly to perform its humanitarian function to the Republic of Botswana expeditiously.

“It is common practice in other countries such as India, the United States and Egypt.

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