Chiefs ponder co-habitation :: Mmegi Online

A misunderstanding of the Domestic Violence Bill caused prolonged debate at the Ntlo ya Dikgosi on Wednesday when some members of the rejected co-habiting. The debate started when Kweneng South MP, Gladys Kokorwe announced that co-habiting couples will be protected by the bill. Most chiefs thought the bill only affects married couples. Kokorwe clarified that the bill is designed to protect anyone including husbands, wives, children, stepchildren, nieces, nephews and cohabiting couples.

"It is for all people who have a domestic relationship," she said.
She explained to the chiefs that government is contemplating a law for those who are co-habiting.

"It was once discussed and let us hope government will implement a law for people who are living together. Some people say that they do not want to bind themselves with paperwork and they are perfectly fine in their homes," she said.
Kokorwe said that co-habiting cannot be ruled out because it exists and it is not going away.

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