Battle for adopted Kirsty continues
Monday, September 15, 2014
Biological mother Annah Kopo has accused Deborah Jan Kirsten-Mey, a South African, who gained custody of six-year-old Kirsty, of tricking her into giving up her daughter.
While Kopo claimed ignorance for signing away her child, Kirsten-Mey insisted that Kopo was a willing partner in the protracted adoption process.
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...