Saleshando calls for tougher GBV laws :: Mmegi Online

Leader of Opposition (LoO) Dumelang Saleshando has accused President Duma Boko’s administration of being out of touch with the lived realities of Batswana, especially victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and crime, saying that despite soaring promises, the government continues to fail in delivering justice, transparency, and protection for citizens.

Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday, Saleshando painted a grim picture of a country grappling with widespread violence, systemic inefficiency, and a justice system that has lost public confidence. He said that while the President speaks passionately about ending GBV, the reality on the ground tells a different story.

“Ask women why they do not report cases to the police, and they will tell you that nothing ever happens and perpetrators are set free. Ask men why they do not report, and they will tell you that they get mocked and laughed at. The nation has sadly lost faith in law enforcement and the justice system. Yet the President says we are bullying his cabinet, instead of addressing the people’s concerns, " he said.

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