Kebuang Nono Kgafela - Mokoka

Kebuang Nono Kgafela - Mokoka (born 20 April 1965 in Mathubudukwane) is a Motswana politician serving as the current Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education , and a Specially elected member of parliament (SEMP). Quotes We acknowledge that infrastructure in our schools across levels leaves a lot to be desired Our priority is to provide quality education in child-friendly environments The reality of the ground is that schools are in a bad state, and this calls for immediate action Child Welfare calls for urgent fix of school infrastructure 28 January, 2025 We want to minimise dependency on government relief programmes and empower the youth to run their own lives MINISTER UNVEILS PROJECT FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH 22 October, 2025 It is this compassion that has fueled my revolutionary fire, through my 41 years in politics and I don’t want to see children, women or any Motswana for that matter suffering. PARLIAMENT ENDORSES SEMPS 6 November, 2024 Every creature, human beings included, thrives on a sense of belonging without which we all feel forsaken, unwanted and unloved There is always a light at the end of every tunnel, a GREEN light that beckons every wanderer back to a safe harbour after a long sail in the tempestuous sea- that light was, for me, the Botswana Congress Party, the party of choice, I am not a political grasshopper but a political giant Defecting to BCP Kgafela-Mokoka expresses undying love for BNF 3 September, 2021 My road map is ‘REBRANDING THE BPP: -Reviving the South, East and West’ and mobilizing the North through building structures to effectively drive membership recruitment. I will also be establishing structures in tertiary institutions enhancing Women and Youth participation in politics, especially in decision making positions It’s my time to lead! 21 July, 2021 Our mandate is to cultivate excellence across entire learning spectrum Kgafela- Mokoka calls for bold overhaul of education system 27 October, 2025 I am not joining the party in the strict sense but merely returning home We need to erase the stereotype that there is no BPP in the south of the country I am not only exercising my freedom of association but am returning home to help the party grow The presidency of the party should not be accessible to the new party members Woman power 12 May, 2021 We will work together to create a conducive environment that fosters skill development and support networks with families, ultimately facilitating their reintegration into society Children should remain in institutions where they can continue their education IKAGO SCHOOL TO HOUSE CHILD OFFENDERS 13 July, 2025 I’m coming, I’ll be knocking on these home doors and everywhere to ensure that we holistically raise our children so that they don’t grow up as bitter adults and continue to perpetrate violence Minister Nono Kgafela-Mokoka Vows to Personally Intervene in Cases of Child Abuse 28 February, 2025 Caring for, protecting, and empowering children is a shared responsibility worldwide First Lady Calls for Action 17 November, 2025 Botswana’s education strategy, with its emphasis on digital transformation, inclusive access, lifelong learning and skills development, is aligned with UNESCO’s global mandate to promote equitable and quality education GOVERNMENT PURSUES EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION 3 November, 2025 Evidence shows children are encountering significant violence early in life. We need support to rebuild this nation The Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education cannot shoulder the burden of educating the masses alone; it is vital to involve other stakeholders in nurturing our children from an early age MINISTRY PLANS TO INTENSIFY OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMES 9 February, 2015 Dedicate time and focus on your studies by studying Court clears path for 2025 exams 24 September, 2025 The private sector is more than an engine of economic growth - it is a powerful societal force with the capacity to influence long-term change Investing in child rights is not only a moral imperative; it is a strategic economic decision Business and Government Leaders Unite for Children at UNICEF Botswana Dialogue 3 June, 2025 We want to produce students who can innovate and solve problems from a young age Our aim is to transition from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy We’ve inherited an education system that hasn’t prepared our graduates for the modern job market. We need to empower young people with skills to become innovators and entrepreneurs, not just job seekers Botswana looks to SA as it embraces STEAM education overhaul 24 April, 2025 There is need to enact a law that prohibits corporal punishment on children to safeguard them from all forms of abuse The use of corporal punishment undermines a child's inherent right to respect and human dignity We must acknowledge that children live what they learn, and as such, preventing corporal punishment will play a crucial role in preventing violent behaviour later on in life as adults Minister wants law to stop caning in schools, homes 22 April, 2025 It is a policy that ‘all children have the right to education Classroom shortages worsen as student admissions soar 7 March, 2025 External Links Mrs Kebuang Nono Kgafela- Mokoka