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Blood ties broken as parricide epidemic hits Makobo

Reports also allege that during the deceased's funeral, Ruth and Onalenna were crying uncontrollably
Reports also allege that during the deceased's funeral, Ruth and Onalenna were crying uncontrollably

FRANCISTOWN: The killing of one’s parent or relative has become a norm in Makobo, which has raised concerns and calls for immediate intervention.

History repeated itself two weeks ago when another shocking case unfolded at the same village, when Mpiti primary school teacher Ruth Fana (54) was arraigned before court for the murder of her mother.

The accused daughter, Onalenna Fana (35), was named as an accomplice to the crime.

Editor's Comment
Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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