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The day the floods came for me

Inside Kaelo's house
Inside Kaelo's house

The recent floods that left a trail of destruction in many parts of the country, especially in Tlokweng, are just a reminder of the bitter-sweet nature of rainfall.

The Monitor staffer, Goitsemodimo Kaelo reflects on the experience of being left stranded after his house was flooded

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, finding the right words to describe how I feel as a victim has been very overwhelming. Whilst I generally like rainfall, it has been very difficult to come to terms with the situation that I find myself in following the torrential downpour.

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

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