Molapisi: Facing death in a foreign country
Friday, December 23, 2022 | 1810 Views |
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After receiving an anonymous tip, the airport customs officials intercepted Lesedi after she flew in from South Africa via Doha, Qatar. When questioned, she reportedly denied having any illegal substances or items to declare.
The airport officials proceeded to search her luggage and claimed to have found over 3kg of a heroin-like substance in her luggage. These are the facts and not much else is certain beyond them. As of November 27, some media reports claimed she was sentenced to death and executed, and others, corroborated by her father, claim that she is still awaiting trial.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...