The World Is Not A Fair Place For Women

Monday, July 09, 2018

Recently, during the annual 1000km Desert Race competition, a woman, believed to be 20-years-old, was found dead in an area in Jwaneng, the Desert Race host town. When she was found, the young woman was naked, with legs wide open. Although rape had not been established, it could not be ruled out.

The woman’s identity is unknown. It’s one of those tragedies that as at now, has no real explanation. Many people blamed the deceased.

A prominent social figure partially attributed what he called the unfortunate event, to the girl’s poverty and carelessness, suggesting that she left home with no money, nor accommodation.

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The World Is Not A Fair Place For Women

Recently, during the annual 1000km Desert Race competition, a woman, believed to be 20-years-old, was found dead in an area in Jwaneng, the Desert Race host town. When she was found, the young woman was naked, with legs wide open. Although rape had not been established, it could not be ruled out.

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Inspect the voters' roll!