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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