Peloetletse leads homophobic forum

FRANCISTOWN: Member of the publicity committee of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MacDonald Peloetletse has broached the subject of homosexuality, and brought reproach upon Botswana Network on Ethics, law and HIV/AIDS' (BONELA) executive director Uyapo Ndadi, on his Facebook page.

He was joined by several subscribers of the social network and some dubbed homosexuality as "portent".  Some of these (subscribers) were against Ndadi and BONELA for being pro-gay.  However, some said the constitution of Botswana must be amended so that it caters for all social groups and individuals.

Ndadi and his organisation recently circulated a statement entitled "The Reasons Why Botswana Cannot Achieve Zero New HIV Infections," at an HIV/AIDS gathering at which representatives of foreign countries were invited.  The statement advocated for gay rights, condom distribution in prisons and legalising of prostitution.

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