When a flight of hope crash-lands

Friday, April 12, 2019

Human trafficking originating in Botswana is often via friends or relatives PIC: WEF.COM

Many Batswana desire to see themselves working overseas, hopefully in Europe or the United States, earning better, and living well. This is where agents who promise young Batswana link ups with employers or tertiary education opportunities come in. However, as Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE writes, not every opportunity is what it seems

When they hear of human trafficking, most people think of strangers snatching unsuspecting victims through a trick or violence. The truth is that the very people you know and trust so much can be wolves in sheep skins.

Just ask Bakgori Molatlhegi.

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