07 May 2026

Member of Parliament for Kgalagadi South Mr Tokyo Modise has backed up the establishment of a Constitutional Court  labeling it as an apex court that would specialise exclusively in interpreting and upholding the nation’s constitution.

Speaking during a kgotla meeting in Khuis on Monday, Mr Modise said the ConCourt would assist in ruling on the constitutionality of laws, protecting citizens’ fundamental rights and resolving disputes between the three branches or arms of government, which were the executive, legislature and judiciary.

Furthermore, Mr Modise highlighted the significance of the establishment of a Constitutional Court, noting that it would expedite the resolution of cases affecting Batswana.

To this end, he explained that delays in handling constitutional matters often hinder access to justice, and the proposed court would ensure timely outcomes.

In addition, Mr Modise assured residents that the Constitutional Court is intended to promote fairness among all Batswana.

He explained that the court would ensure that constitutional matters are handled impartially and consistently, giving every citizen equal protection under the law regardless of their background or status.

Furthermore, Mr Modise emphasised that public participation is key in shaping laws that reflect the will and aspirations of the people of Botswana.

On other issues, he spoke of the need to wrestle challenges within the health system citing shortage of medicines, limited healthcare personnel, and inadequate ambulance services. He noted that the government was aware that such constraints had affected service delivery.

However, he assured residents that the government had issued a bill to source funding to address these performance gaps.

He said efforts were underway to improve the availability of essential medicines, increasing staffing levels, and enhance emergency response services.

For his part, Tsabong District Commisioner Mr Levis Thupa informed residents that zone 13 which Khuis fall under, remains free from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).He explained that veterinary officials conducted tests on cattle in Makopong and Werda areas after some animals were moved there in January by farmers who own ranches in the Borolong area, where cases of the disease had been detected after the relocation of animals.

The results of the tests, he said were negative, reaffirming zone 13’s status as a disease-free zone and providing reassurance to the farming community.

Mr Thupa cautioned residents and farmers on the need to keenly uphold set restrictions and biosecurity measures in ensuring their zone remains free from FMD. 

He noted there would be severe consequences to anyone found cutting through boundary fences.

The Village Development Committee secretary, Ms Lydia Suping acknowledged the progress already made regarding developments such as the extension of the local guest house through Ikageng project, the construction of a paved road as well as increase in the Ipelegeng quota from 65 to 81 beneficiaries.

She, however, raised concerns regarding outstanding challenges, particularly the need for maintenance of the school and staff houses. ends