By Own Correspondent| Radio VOP Director John Masuku has been appointed spokesperson of the Kgalema Motlanthe chaired Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 violence, ZimEye has learnt.

Masuku, reportedly landed the job after he came out tops during recent interviews which were held to find a spokesperson for the seven member team set up to investigate the August 1 violence which saw soldiers open live ammunition at civilians killing 6 people and injuring over 20 others.

A veteran journalist with over 40 years experience, Masuku holds a BSc Honours degree in Politics and Administration from the University of Zimbabwe, and an MPhil in Journalism from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

He was also trained in broadcasting and media management at BBC in the UK and Deutsche Welle in Germany. He is also a holder of a diploma in Marketing from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Masuku has also worked at the ZBC as the national broadcaster’s Radio Services general manager

In 2013 he was awarded a Press Freedom prize for promoting freedom of expression.