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First Lady Neo Masisi and President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC. BWGOVERNMENT
First Lady Neo Masisi and President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC. BWGOVERNMENT

Message by President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the occasion of the16 Days of Activism against violence on women and children

Batswana betsho, as you are all aware, we have experienced the shock of horrific cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) that have been taking place in our country for some time now. 

We have lost mothers, daughters, sisters and aunts to this senseless violence. Children have lost their parents and it goes without saying that this will have far reaching implications on their future. 

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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