Section 164 Removed?! What Every Motswana Needs to Know
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Section 164 Removed?! What Every Motswana Needs to Know
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🇧🇼 Has Botswana entered dangerous constitutional territory?
In this powerful episode of Pitso Podcast, we unpack the growing controversy surrounding the removal of Sections 164(a) and 164(c) of the Penal Code through Statutory Instrument No. 41 of 2026.
Joining the discussion is legal expert Isabella Mathiba , who breaks down:
⚖️ The difference between legislative reform and legal rectification
⚖️ Whether the Commissioner acted within the law
⚖️ The role of Parliament vs the Executive
⚖️ The Court of Appeal ruling on Section 164
⚖️ Why many Batswana — especially the Christian community — are concerned
⚖️ The meaning of “separation of powers” in Botswana
⚖️ Whether this decision creates a dangerous legal precedent
This episode dives deep into Botswana’s Constitution, the powers of Parliament, and the growing national debate around Section 164 and constitutional authority.
🔥 Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation every Motswana should hear.
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