The DEA believes the men’s presence in Botswana may not be coincidental. Director General Phemelo Ramakorwane said the agency finds it highly unlikely that individuals would travel such a long distance without a valid reason , raising suspicion that their visit may be linked to illicit activity. “Something might have attracted them to Botswana, hence the need to conduct deeper screening.
With assistance from the police, efforts are ongoing to establish the motive behind their illegal entry and stay in the country,” Ramakorwane said. It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it…
