The brutal shooting of Malebo Molefhe
Monday, October 31, 2011
Two years later, having defied doctors' initial verdicts of no hope for her survival, Molefhe is now turning her sights to helping others heal emotionally. She intends to become a motivational speaker.
This was revealed Friday morning at a workshop at which Molefhe was officially handed a P38,500 electric wheelchair to help her navigate better on a day-to-day basis. She was also given a four-in-one printer, copier, fax and scanner to enhance a home office from which she will manage her motivational speaking engagements. Molefhe's injuries from the gunshots have confined her to a wheelchair.
A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...