21 May 2026

The fight against gender-based-violence (GBV) has received renewed momentum in Kgalagadi South following the establishment of a new organisation dedicated to addressing GBV perpetrated mostly by men and tackling the underlying causes that contribute to such behaviour. 

Founded by Mr Aobakwe Mfosi, Lekgotla La Borre Mo Botswana Organisation seeks to create awareness and provide interventions aimed at reducing cases of GBV within communities. 

In an interview, Mr Mfosi said the initiative was born out of growing concern over the increasing incidents of violence, particularly against women and children, and the need to engage men in finding lasting solutions. 

He stated the organisation would primarily focus on men due to the high number of GBV cases in which men had been identified as the perpetrators. 

He noted that while GBV affected all members of society, there was a need to directly engage men in conversations and interventions aimed at changing behaviour and addressing the factors that contribute to violence. 

He explained that the organisation intended to focus on identifying and addressing some of the root causes of GBV, including infidelity, unresolved emotional trauma, mental health challenges and other social pressures that often lead men to react impulsively and violently. 

Mr Mfosi said while GBV continued to affect families and communities negatively, there has been limited focus on creating platforms where men could openly discuss their struggles and sought guidance before situations escalate into violence.  He noted that many men suppressed emotional pain and frustrations due to societal expectations, which in some cases results in destructive behaviour. 

He further stated that the organisation would work closely with relevant stakeholders such as social workers, counsellors, community leaders and other service providers to offer counselling, mentorship and educational programmes aimed at promoting positive behaviour among men.  Through these collaborations, men will be taught healthy ways of dealing with conflict, stress, relationships and emotional challenges. 

Mr Mfosi added that one of the organisation’s priorities was to establish a safe and supportive environment where men could freely express themselves without fear of judgement. 

He said creating such spaces would encourage openness, accountability and healing while helping men develop better coping mechanisms and decision-making skills.  He emphasised that addressing GBV requires collective effort from all sectors of society, adding that community involvement and early intervention were key in preventing violence before it occurs. 

He said the organisation also hopes to engage young boys through awareness campaigns and mentorship programmes in order to instil values of respect, responsibility and non-violence from an early age. 

Mr Mfosi expressed optimism that with proper support and collaboration, the initiative would make a meaningful impact in Kgalagadi South and beyond. 

He said the long-term vision of the organisation was to contribute towards building safer homes and communities where GBV would eventually become a thing of the past.  Mr Mfosi says as he approached different stakeholders, they welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that recognises the importance of involving men in conversations and solutions surrounding GBV. ENDS