Tributes to Sakarea Makgapha
Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Sakarea Makgapha
Thank you Zakes Makgapha for who you were
I was away at the cattlepost until late last night when I returned to the news of Sakarea Zakes Makgapha’s secretive departure. His being must have been aware of his possible appointment with the tragic car accident which violently separated him from his earthly garment.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...