Old age homes motion passes

The motion, brought to Parliament by Francistown South MP Wynter Mmolotsi, went through some adaptation, as he had originally asked that the old age facilities be established in major centres.

When responding to debates on Friday, Mmolotsi said taking care of the elderly is difficult, and has become a burden for many families. He said the HIV/AIDS battle that the country has been fighting has also contributed to this burden, as young people who could have traditionally looked after the elderly have died. Parliament was unanimous in its support of the motion.