Churches ordered to vacate Sowa land

The judge stated that the land is being serviced for allocation on lease terms for purposes of industrial businesses or works. He ruled on April 8, 2011 that the churches should vacate the land within seven days of service of the court order and the state regains its undisturbed ownership and possession. "The government of Botswana is authorised and it shall be at liberty to demolish any structures erected by these churches on the said state land, upon the expiration of seven days of service of this order on the churches."

On June 2010, the Attorney General wrote to Committee Secretary of Sowa Ministers Fraternal instructing the churches to vacate the land within 30 days. The Ministers Fraternal then requested that they be given 90 days to look for land in other parts Sowa Town for possible allocation.