Oabile Regoeng

"But we need to be careful when talking about giving councils independence or autonomy. We need to be certain that they have the right capacity and personnel to carry out such a big mandate. The government should conduct a proper and thorough research before it can carry out such an exercise. Yes, we want service delivery to improve, but this should be done in a right and proper manner."

"It is a great idea and I think it is also something that the new government should look into."

"President Mokgweetsi Masisi say in his last State of the Nation Address that his government intends to decentralise some of the powers to local authorities because programmes are crowded under the central government."

"Some individuals will lose property valuing millions just to settle a debt worth a few thousands."

"Parliament has not yet discussed the issue. I do not want to say how it will be concluded, as we are there in parliament we are your representatives and always impressed to hear your concerns regarding issues such as this. We cannot make decisions on your behalf it is your right to decide, I and Member of Parliament for Molepolole south, Kabo Morwaeng will hand it to the speaker of the national assembly."