Botswana’s move to legalise same-sex marriage is met with opposition from churches and cultural groups, according to multiple reports. The dispute centres on a court challenge brought by a gay couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, who appear in court on 14 July. They seek to overturn the country’s current ban on same-sex marriage, arguing that Botswana’s Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Religious and cultural organisations oppose the bid, saying it conflicts with Christian teachings and long-standing traditions. The reports describe the opposition as being voiced by churches and cultural groups rather than only through government action, framing the legal case as part of a wider debate over how Botswana’s laws should reflect religious and cultural norms. The court proceedings are focused on the couple’s constitutional arguments and whether the existing legal prohibition can stand. The outlets do not indicate a court decision at this stage, but together they show that the legal challenge draws significant public and organised resistance.