Motswana Human Trafiicking Victim Speaks Out

When Matilda, a long-term acquaintance told Thapelo that a good job could be had in Canada, Thapelo jumped at the opportunity. Thapelo would have to come up with funds to get there, along with other expenses.

Thapelo transferred her property title deed to Matilda, who promised to sell it as a way of supporting Thapelo en route and making other arrangements. Thapelo’s three children, with all their documents, were also placed in Matilda’s care, to await the time when Thapelo could have them join her.