Intervene early, don't rely on death penalty—Boko

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 400 Views |

President Duma Boko has urged residents to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) at an early age through family discipline and community programmes, rather than relying upon the death penalty.

He was speaking whilst addressing a Kgotla in Kanye yesterday.

Speaking on national issues, President Boko emphasised starting interventions at the family level, calling for parents to instill discipline in young boys as a primary weapon against GBV. “We must grow our fight against violence from home,” Boko said, highlighting how early guidance could prevent cycles of violence.

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