UDC politician in court for evicting daughter
Monday, February 16, 2015
Theresa Mmolawa, who stood and lost the Francistown East constituency under the ticket of the opposition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) last October, appeared in court on Friday over domestic dispute. She is accused of having once again tried to chase her daughter from her homestead, defying an earlier court order baring her from doing so.
In the latest episode, Mmolawa faces an assault common charge after she allegedly poked her daughter Gosego Pumive Mmolawa, on the forehead at the former’s place at Molapo Estates on February 10.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....