Matekane considers suspension of advisor

Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s office is considering whether to suspend political advisor Janki Joseph Setšabi while police investigate allegations that he sexually assaulted a Maseru clergywoman at State House.nnThe woman, Relebohile Tuoane, alleges that Setšabi made unwanted sexual advances and touched her during a meeting in June. Government says the matter has been referred to police, while the Prime Minister’s office is seeking legal advice on a possible suspension. Setšabi has not been charged and remains presumed innocent.