27 Apr 2026

Gender Based Violence (GBV) free society requires fundamental transformation in the mindset and character of men, Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa has said.

Addressing the Molopo District Young Men’ Guild annual gala dinner held in Oodi on Friday, he said men should refrain from misguided behaviours to becoming responsible men, defined by accountability, discipline and respect.

Equally, he said such virtues should be taught boys at a very tender age in order to free the society to GBV, which most children were exposed to, at a very young age.

He said cultivating a free GBV society was not about changing statistics, but it was about changing men as violence does not begin in the act, but began in the mindset.

“Your brotherhood as the Young Men’s Guild carries a responsibility that is both spiritual and societal. You are not only shaping faith, you are shaping conduct and not only preaching values, but expected to live them,” he said.

Mr Mohwasa also told the gathering that government would continue to play a role in strengthening legal frameworks on GBV and supporting victims of GBV.

Molopo District Young Men’ Guild is an organisation within the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.

The association gathered 100 delegates from Botswana, and North West Province to address critical societal issues under the theme: Iron Sharpens Iron: The Other Side Awaits, Let Us Gather, Let Us Grow, Let Us Impact. ENDS