President Duma Gideon Boko, during his address at the funeral of Mr. Gaoberekwe Pitseng today, summarized the abuse suffered by the Basarwa (San, Bushmen) under the previous government, including its judiciary.
President Boko declared an end to the human rights violations against the Basarwa and all people in Botswana. He further stated that the highest court in the land, the Court of Appeal, and its judges, are responsible for perpetuating human rights violations through judgments that lack humanity and compassion for marginalized individuals, President Boko vowed to address the situation with urgency.