Papa Pele

06/10/2026

Perfect initiative for fathers and fatehrs to be.

Real men heal.
Brothers, we carry a lot. Quietly. For too long.This Saturday we sit under the tree and talk about it. Honestly. No masks. No judgement.

Ko-Setlhareng Men's Breakfast Session�Topic: It's Time to Heal: Navigating the Journey of Healing and Growth
�Guest Speaker: Tsotlhe Taupedi, Counsellor
📅 Saturday, 10 October 2026�⏰ 0900hrs to 1130hrs�📍 Treehaus Cafe, Block 5, Gaborone�🎟 P100 registration including breakfast

Pay via Pay2Cell/Ewallet 73 447 703 or Orange Money 72 938 167. Send proof of payment, full names and contacts to +267 73 447 703.

Come as you are. Leave lighter. Bring a brother.

25/06/2026

The Police Commissioner has proposed lowering the age of defilement from 18 to 16. She argues this will help reduce cases. We reject that proposal.

A 16-year-old is still a child. Lowering the legal age does not protect children. It makes it easier for adults to exploit them and then claim the child agreed. This weakens the very protections our children need. It shifts responsibility away from adults and onto children who are not yet equipped to carry it.

The real problems are clear. We have weak enforcement of existing laws. We have long delays in the justice system. We have poor support for survivors. And we have communities that often stay silent. These are the issues we must fix. Lowering the age of consent is not a solution. It is an excuse.

As fathers, we carry responsibility here. We must raise our sons to understand that real manhood includes self-control and respect for others. We must also build homes where our daughters feel safe to speak. And we must demand better from our institutions. Faster justice. Proper investigations. Real consequences for those who harm children.
Protecting children requires us to be serious. It requires us to hold adults accountable. It requires us to stop looking for easier ways out and start doing the harder work of enforcement and cultural change.

Our children deserve protection. Not lowered standards.

Let’s lead with responsibility.

21/06/2026

21/06/2026

Bo Papa,

Fatherhood is heavy. Some days it feels like you’re carrying everything on your shoulders, the pressure to provide, the emotional weight of your children, and the silent battles no one sees. And because we’re men, many of us have been taught to just “push through” and keep quiet.
But here’s the truth: You cannot pour from an empty cup. If your mind is tired, your spirit is low, and your mental health is struggling, it becomes harder to show up as the father your children need.

Your children don’t just need your presence. They need you, the best version of you. And the best version of you can only come when you take care of your mental health. That means being honest about when you’re not okay. It means resting when you need to rest. It means talking to someone when the load feels too heavy. It means protecting your peace instead of performing strength you don’t have.

This is not weakness. This is wisdom.

Your children are watching how you handle pressure. They are learning from how you treat yourself. When you take care of your mental health, you’re teaching them that it’s okay to be human, and that real strength includes knowing when to slow down and heal.

So this Father’s Day and beyond, do better for them by doing better for yourself.
Protect your mind.
Guard your peace.
Show up whole.

Your children deserve that version of you.

Re teng.

We see you. We’re with you.
Let’s keep rising for them.

15/06/2026

The room is being SET. 🔥

Gensts, this one is for YOU. 👨🏾‍👦🏾

We have assembled some of the most brilliant, experienced and passionate minds in Botswana, all under one roof for ONE powerful conversation.

The Fatherhood Dialogue | Present. Purposeful. Powerful.

Speakers. Panelists. Moderators. MCs. All READY for you. 👏🏾

The only question is — will YOU be in the room? 👀

🎟️ P250 only! Grab your seat before it’s too late!
📅 20th June 2026 | ⏰ 9:00am — 2:00pm
📍 Woodlane Hotel, Gaborone
🔗 https://ticketlinc.co.bw/attendee/206/

29/05/2026

Fathers, Men and young men, this one’s for you. 👊

The Fatherhood Dialogue is coming — a powerful day of conversations, keynotes, and real talk on what it means to be present, purposeful, and powerful in your child’s life.

📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026
📍 BA ISAGO Convention Centre, Gaborone
🎟️ Tickets: P250

Don’t just show up in the room — show up in their lives.

👉 Reserve your seat: https://ticketlinc.co.bw/attendee/206/

For more information: Call 73447703/72631198

28/05/2026

Native Impact Foundation

10/02/2026

STOP BEGGING FOR PERMISSION TO BE A FATHER.

Let’s be brutally honest: Too many children in Botswana are being used as negotiation pawns. We’ve allowed a culture of "Gatekeeping" to convince us that a father’s presence is a "privilege" granted by a mother, a grandmother, or an uncle.

It is a lie.

The Children’s Act (2009) doesn't care about your "pride," your "family protocols," or whether you’ve finished paying Bogadi. It cares about the Best Interests of the Child .

The Hard Truths:

Family is NOT the Court: Your child’s grandmother or uncle has ZERO legal authority to block your access. The Law recognizes Biological Parents as the primary duty-bearers.

Access is NOT for Sale: If you are told "No Maintenance, No Access," you are being extorted. Maintenance is a joint duty, but Access is your child's inalienable right.

Access is NOT for Sale: If you are told "No Maintenance, No Access," you are being extorted. Maintenance is a joint duty, but Access is your child's inalienable right.

The Children’s Act (2009) doesn't care about your "pride," your "family protocols," or whether you’ve finished paying Bogadi. It cares about the Best Interests of the Child.

Blocking is a Crime: Every time they block your number or turn you away at the gate without a "reasonable excuse," they are committing a CRIMINAL OFFENSE. They can be fined or jailed.

Access is NOT for Sale: If you are told "No Maintenance, No Access," you are being extorted. Maintenance is a joint duty, but Access is your child's inalienable right.ENCE.

To the Gatekeepers: You are not "protecting" the child; you are violating their rights . You are sabotaging their future for the sake of your ego.

To the Gatekeepers: You are not "protecting" the child; you are violating their rights. You are sabotaging their future for the sake of your ego.e gate, use the Law to take the gate down.

Join the Circle. Stop the Begging. Start the Parenting. 🔗 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIflon824AYHJDtmrhQKXv

09/02/2026

Tonight, we take the conversation to the national stage. I’ll be live on RB2 (103.3 FM) with Mr Max on Men’s PowerTalk to discuss a truth that many find uncomfortable:

Your child has a right to you, and the Law does not care about your "traditional" gatekeeping.

We are breaking down the Children’s Act (2009) to show why:

Access is not a favour: It is a statutory right under Section 13.

DNA is not an insult: It is the child's right to identity under Section 12.

Tradition cannot block the Law: Section 3 is clear, the child’s best interests come first, always.

Tune in at 9:30 PM tonight. We aren’t just talking; we are providing the blueprint for the modernFather.

Stop asking for permission. Start fulfilling your child’s right to be loved.

03/02/2026

THE PAPA PELE BLUEPRINT: STANDING ON THE LAW
In Botswana, fatherhood is often treated like a "negotiation." We are told we must pay, marry, or beg just to see our own children. But there is a silent, powerful truth: The Law is on the side of the Child having an active Father.

The Children’s Act (2009) is not just a document for lawyers; it is your tactical manual. It turns the law into a shield for your child and a blueprint for your presence.

The "Golden Rule": Your Child’s Best Interests
The foundation of every decision—made by a mother, a family, or a court—is the "Best Interests of the Child". This is the paramount rule.

The Reframe: Don’t fight for "your rights." Fight for your child’s right to stability, emotional connection, and a present father.

The Law’s View: The Act looks at the child's age, maturity, and their need for continuity in their lives.

Real Scenarios: How to Handle the "Punctures"
1. When you are being denied access or called a "visitor"

The Law: Every child has a right to know and be cared for by both biological parents.

For Kids Born Out of Wedlock: You have the explicit legal right to access, nurture, and support your child as the "absent parent".

The Consequence: If someone refuses you access without a "reasonable excuse," they are committing a criminal offense. This is punishable by a fine or even 3 to 6 months in prison.

2. When you are being left off the Birth Certificate

The Law: The birth certificate must show the name and address of the biological father, whether the parents are married or not.

The Consequence: Unreasonably withholding this information is an offense.

Your Move: You can apply to the Registrar or the Court to have your paternity confirmed and officially registered.

3. When you need a predictable schedule (Co-parenting)

The Law: Parents who are not married can enter into a written Co-parenting Agreement.

The Move: Use Section 29 of the Act to write down exactly where the child lives and when they spend time with you.

The Lock: File this agreement with the clerk of the Children’s Court to make it a binding legal record.

4. When you are providing support but still being locked out

The Law: Caring for and maintaining a child is a joint duty of both parents.

The Move: Fulfilling your duty to provide for their physical and educational needs makes your claim for rights (like having the child live with you) much stronger in the eyes of the law.

The Chain of Command: How to Enforce the Act
If you are being blocked, stop arguing on the street. Use the official "Pit Crew" provided by the law:

Community Leaders (Kgotla): They have a duty to discuss matters affecting the well-being of children in their community.

Village Child Protection Committees: These are established in every village to monitor child welfare.

Social Workers: They investigate reports of neglect and can facilitate reuniting you with your child.

The Children’s Court (Magistrate’s Court): They can issue Protection Orders to secure your access or return a child who has been taken away.

The High Court: They are the ultimate guardians and have the final say on protecting your child’s right to your presence.

THE PAPA PELE VOW
A father is not a guest; he is an anchor. We don’t ask for permission to be parents; we fulfil our child’s right to be loved.

Join the Village. If you need help drafting an agreement or understanding your next move, join the Anchor Circle WhatsApp group. We are fathers helping fathers win for their children.

Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIflon824AYHJDtmrhQKXv