Constitution Review: Masisi’s opportunity for legacy project
Friday, August 18, 2023 | 400 Views |
Masisi has shown rare compaction by promising to review the entire Constitution PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
MAUN: The seemingly lacklustre manner in which President Masisi’s administration is approaching the Constitutionalv review process has raised concerns and anxieties from day one.
Understandably, the Constitution-making process is a serious matter as it is not only a supreme law of the land but also establishes a solid foundation for socio-economic development. Admittedly, of all ruling party presidents since independence, Masisi had shown rare compaction by promising to review the entire Constitution.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...