21 May 2026

Tsabong Deputy District Commissioner has challenged men to rise and rebuild the dignity of manhood by confronting the modern pressures threatening the foundation of the family. 

The deputy commissioner, Ms Maitumelo Maemo made the call when addressing the UCCSA Men’s Convention in Tsabong recently. 

Her presentation, which centered on the alarming rise of marital pressures and divorce cases in the 21st century, served as both a sobering reality check and a roadmap for domestic restoration. 

Ms Maemo identified a complex web of challenges currently suffocating modern marriages, ranging from the lingering financial strains of the COVID-19 pandemic to a pervasive lack of transparency between spouses. 

She noted that issues such as infidelity and the complications surrounding children born out of wedlock continued to act as primary catalysts for the breakdown of the home. 

According to the Deputy District Commissioner, these fractures were often deepened by a fundamental lack of communication and a failure to control emotions during times of conflict.  

Ms Maemo also warned delegates against the habit of spending excessive time on mobile phones, urging couples instead to balance their daily routines to prioritise quality time with one another.  She emphasised that for a marriage to thrive, couples must learn to make plans together and establish healthy boundaries with extended family members, ensuring that the sanctity of the marriage bed and mutual respect remain paramount. 

She further argued that the strength of the church and society was intrinsically linked to the stability of the home. 

She challenged the men in attendance to become ‘unshakable’ by seeking out mentors and embracing a spirit of forgiveness. 

Without the ability to forgive and move on, she warned, the path almost inevitably leads to the divorce courts. 

Ms Maemo urged the men to leave a mark by being present for their families. By building strong, transparent, and communicative households today, she noted, they were not just saving their own marriages, but laying the groundwork for a more resilient and dignified generation. ENDS