We have to respect office of the Presidency
Monday, October 12, 2015
Khama
Most words like crisis, madness, witch-hunt, stronger men than institutions are the order of the day.
Fellow compatriots, we should ask ourselves one simple question. What is at issue? Four people have benefited from a sum of close to a million pula. The second question is, was this benefit lawful? If yes, no issue to be discussed. If no, a disciplinary hearing should be appointed. What type of hearing is required and who is responsible for putting together such an inquiry? We have asked these questions to clearly define the premise on which our discussion will be based.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...