This was a special day as apart from the walls and fences in the prison, they got an opportunity to dance and mingle with the Attorney General (AG) Athaliah Molokomme and see new faces. The group of inmates gave their visitors a very warm welcome by singing them beautiful hymns and they danced in excitement. Some of them were carrying their babies who also seemed happy to embrace the occasion. When addressing the gathering, Molokomme said the donation was part of AGC’S effort to foster and encourage unity of which the nation prides itself as it celebrates 50 years of independence.
She said AGC employees found it fit to dig deep into to their pockets to raise funds which enabled them to buy toiletries for them and clothing hampers for their children. She also pointed out that she visited the female prisoners on yearly basis as she was passionate about human rights and their wellbeing. She commended the prison’s staff for taking good care of the inmates and the prison facilities. Furthermore, Molokomme advised the female prisoners to use their sentences also a rehabilitation to change into better people. She said it was important for them to learn from their mistakes and improve their social life.
