If 30-year history can be relied upon, President Mokgweetsi Masisi will not repeat what he did in 2019 by announcing the date for the general election this month. As regards announcing the election date in August and within that timeframe, he almost ties with Festus Mogae. The other similarity between the two men is that they made such announcement in August after assuming office to serve out their predecessor’s term.
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