At one point in her life, Bridget Makhonza had it all.
She was in a loving relationship, and went from selling men’s clothes from her apartment to securing a job at a multinational, billion-dollar company.Bridget’s dreams finally seemed within her grasp. Fast forward 19 years and Bridget says ruefully:"I was telling my son that you know my wish was to retire at the age of 55. I’m 47, my goodness, I’ve got nothing."be a victim of corrective rape, Bridget mustered all her strength to fight off a would-be rapist after a house party. Using a blunt weapon, she attacked the man, thereby protecting herself and her partner.
Although neither Bridget nor her attacker filed charges, Bridget was arrested for a robbery she didn't commit.She spent a total of 3 years and 3 months behind bars in Sun City prison in Johannesburg. And although the she was released from prison almost 14 years ago, Bridget has struggled to rebuild her life.It hasn’t diminished her passion for empowering people in her community.She hopes it will inspire others to overcome their personal struggles.
Bridget Makhonza lost 3 years and 3 months of her life, when a crime she didn’t commit was pinned on her. Bridget’s 30-year-old son Xolani works as a Taxify driver.
Huh..
Yes, Huh? What does being wrongfully convicted for robbery have to do with attacking a 'would be rapist'. Could she read his mind - pre-emptive self-defense?
Huh?
At one point in her life, Bridget Makhonza had it all. She was in a loving relationship and went from selling men’s clothes from her apartment to securing a job at a multinational, billion-dollar company. This was before she was wrongfully convicted.
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