...Of Salutes And Promotions
When assuming government in a country which had become a de facto one-party state for six decades, a lot is expected of you. Furthermore, when you are assuming office from a predecessor who rewarded blind loyalty more than meritocracy, even more is expected of you. With great power comes great responsibility, and as a leader, the latter includes exhibiting actions which will survive the scrutinisation of your every action. Promoting a public servant for a mere salute is not one of those actions. When Inspector Isaiah Mmualefe saluted President Duma Boko on 30 October at the Masetlheng Polling Station, it was a nice gesture. After all, President Boko was not just an ordinary citizen. He was the leader of the largest opposition party in the land, and it was a courtesy he deserved to be afforded. In that context, it is fair to assert that Inspector Mmualefe was simply doing his job. So, if Inspector Mmualefe was simply doing a job that was within his expected duties as a police officer,
