Makhadzi Botswana saga concludes as Makhadzi retrieves travel documents and casts her vote

Makhadzi Botswana saga has come to an end. After an urgent application to a Botswana court Makhadzi has her travel documents back, and has voted in South Africa’s Local Government elections on Wednesday 4 November.
Timeline
On Saturday 31 October Makhadzi stated that she has been stuck in Botswana since. “I am currently on my 4th song and my road manager gave me a signal. They took my passport, car and stuff.”
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On Monday 3 November she live streamed and stated she felt like she was kidnapped. DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela stated that they are looking into the issue.
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On Wednesday 4 November Makhadzi was allowed to leave after she and her promoter Gilbert Seagile came to an agreement. Makhadzi Entertainment confirmed that her documents were retrieved and Makhadzi voted.
Documents
According to IOL, her team said that after she lost her documents she urgently approached a Botswana court. Her legal representatives Kago Rapula Mokotedi and Bakotelo Moagisi Mmipi represented her. After diplomatic relations between the Botswana and South African governments, her documents were returned to her.
Confirmation
Makhadzi Entertainment released a statement saying “Makhadzi’s travel documents have been returned”. According to TimesLIVE she was overjoyed to be able to vote on election day. In another video she said she was happy and relieved to be going home. She thanked the two governments, Limpopo Premier, her legal team and her Botswana fans.
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Why fans were concerned
Makhadzi’s fans Khadzinators watched her go through her ordeal in real time via a live stream. She asked her Botswana fans for help, so being able to get home and vote gives a clear ending to the story. However, there were mixed reactions on social media after videos surfaced of her crying in court.
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Brief Background
There are conflicting stories. Makhadzi’s team said she was never contracted to perform at the Gilbert Promotions show and therefore did not get paid. The promoters side denied the kidnapping allegations and said it was a contractual disagreement. The Citizen also stated they could not find any documents to back up her initial claims. There is no independent verification for either side.
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