Former ZBC Radio Services General Manager Appointed Motlante Commission Spokesperson

Former ZBC Radio Services general manager, John Masuku was appointed spokesperson of the Kgalema Motlanthe chaired Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 political disturbances in Harare.

Masuku got the job after he came out tops during recent interviews which were held to find a spokesperson. Masuku said he was excited by the appointment. Said Masuku:

I am very excited to be the spokesperson of such a group of eminent persons who include a former state President, Secretary General of the Commonwealth, army commander as well top legal and political minds. I look forward to creating a better understanding of the mandate and work of the commission of inquiry into a highly sensitive post-election issue.

Masuku holds a BSc Honours degree in Politics and Administration from the University of Zimbabwe, an MPhil in Journalism from Stellenbosch University in South Africa and a diploma in Marketing from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2013 he was awarded a Press Freedom prize for promoting freedom of expression.

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