10 Feb 2026

The Assistant Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ignatius Moswaane has called on stakeholders to work in unison in the interest of the proposed Constitutional Court.

He said overcoming partisan differences was crucial for the country to realise the objective of having a Constitutional Court.

Mr Moswaane was addressing a kgotla meeting in Selebi Phikwe recently, where he solicited meaningful discussions around the initiative and reassured attendees that establishing the court did not mean that government would neglect pressing issues the country was facing.

Instead, he said it was a development that sought to strengthen the country’s legal framework , including the protection of human rights. Nonetheless, residents held different opinion on the matter, some for, and others against the proposal.

Mr Abale Ketsitile said government should consider reviewing and amending the Constitution. He also Batswana ought to have adequate knowledge about the institution, first and foremost

Mr Ketsitile elaborated on the numerous concerns regarding the constitution that had left many Batswana feeling dissatisfied.

Mr Batani Rauwee agreed to the establishment of the Constitutional Court on the basis that it would safeguard human rights.

Member of Parliament for Selebi Phikwe West, Mr Reuben Kaizer said rather than investing substantial resources into a referendum aimed at establishing the court, an initiative he believed could impose further financial strain on the already struggling economy, practical measures should be implemented to address the concerns of the populace.

He advocated for exploring alternative strategies to bridge any perceived gaps in the legal system, focusing on approaches that would ensure immediate needs of the citizens were met without exacerbating the country’s fiscal challenges.  BOPA