Dithapelo Keorapetse

Dithapelo Keorapetse (born 24 February 1982) is a Motswana politician who is the current Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana since November 2024. A Member of Parliament from 2014 to 2024, he previously was the Leader of the Opposition from 2022 to 2024. He is affiliated with the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), having been expelled from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in 2022. Quotes It is not just an environmental issue, but also governmental, security, and moral. Choices we make today will shape tomorrow. Without the necessary policies and institutional commitment, we risk falling behind economically, environmentally, and diplomatically. In the next session of Parliament, I do not want to see stacks of notice papers and printed documents; we will distribute all materials electronically to reduce environmental impact. Sustainability is not an obligation, it is an opportunity for innovation, competitiveness, and long-term profitability. Botswana: Keorapetse Urges Establishment of Esg Strategy Allafrica.com (30 October 2025) It is my intention of course there may be challenges that hinder me but my goal remains to make Parliament independent. Our mandate as the 13th Parliament is to see this house independent. It should have its own responsibilities that are not influenced by the President or anything. Keorapetse vows to make Parliament independent Mmegi (7 February 2025) Since he ascended to the highest office of State President, he has through his assertions, public declarations and actions, behaved like a sophist who tries to pull the wool over our eyes. Keorapetse attacks Masisi Mmegi (22 May 2024) We need to ensure transparency, accountability and value for money in the execution of development plans. NDP 12 draft plan marks start of planning journey Botswana Daily News (14 October 2025) Truly speaking, we must remove all hurdles for the achievement of good. If it's budgetary constraints, we must look for the money; if it’s bad laws, let’s change these laws. If the hindrance is people in positions of authority, let’s remove them. If we are deliberate and have conviction anchored on the desperate aspirations of our people, nothing is impossible. We have talked too much, it’s time to act – Keorapetse Mmegi (11 April 2025) We will immediately stop the Ministry responsible from being a big events manager. There is an outcry that ministry officials dominate these events and actually gobble a good portion of the money for these events, money which should pay young people involved in the sector. Leave event planning to promoters, events companies - Keorapetse Mmegi (9 November 2023) The appointment of judges is important in maintaining judicial integrity, independence and public confidence in the Judiciary. Keorapetse challenges recent judge appointments Mmegi (4 April 2022)