A Brazilian woman named Karoline Silver Mafra who remains imprisoned in Chikurubi Female Prison in Zimbabwe despite being acquitted last July of drug trafficking charges has captured the hearts of many.
A video has emerged showing Karoline joining inmates singing and dancing during a party, attracting attention due to her foreign status and beauty.
Though found not guilty over a year ago, Karoline is reportedly unable to leave jail as she lacks both a passport and money for a plane ticket back to Brazil.
Some Zimbabweans who saw the video have voiced support for Karoline, calling for her release and assistance to return home. They say she does not deserve to be locked up given her acquittal.
Karoline’s ongoing incarceration, despite her legal victory in court, illustrates the difficulties that can arise due to logistical and financial obstacles even after clearing one’s name of criminal charges.
Karoline’s plight and captivating appearance have inspired compassion and offers of help from locals hoping to ensure justice is fully served and the Brazilian woman’s ordeal finally comes to an end.
Below are some of the mixed reactions from different users and socialites:
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Dear Editor: Mhaka yeavo mungaziva kuti yanga iri yei uye vanobuda rini? – Kazeni.
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Even the bible says we must remember those who are in prison, this weekend we are at Chikurubi, who wants to join me? – SportsMastar.
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Haaaaa pane yellow uyo I will perish hangu. Shadhaya tisiye hedu tikanomirira case yake mwana uyo. – Guy from CHIRUMHANZU.
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Mwoyo wakutoda iyeye wamaona mujeri 4, 5 seconds idzodzo. Haa maZimba tine drama. Zvekuti maari imomo akapindirei hapana azvipa nzeve nenguva. – Tinashe Mutarisi.
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Haaaa uyu akangopomerwa mhosva yaasina because manakiro acho mnn. Anway akabuda ndotoendawo naye Brazil. – Pregnant Boy.
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Even if akapindira kuuraya boyfriend yake, boyfriend ndiyo yanga iri wrong. – Vokal Bekesa.
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The way she is beautiful, if my husband decides to leave me for her, tirikuenda tese. I also want cute step kids. – MC DEBY.
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How long is her sentence? Torai henyu inini ndomupedzesera sentence yake, she deserves nice things. – Tendeseka.
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My soulmate is behind bars. Tichaswero oneswa moto ne love izvo ma soulmates edu ari mumajeri. – Six_papi.
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It was supposed to be Mai TT’s moment, but that lady with a smile lamabhanzi she snatched the spotlight. – Costa_cnm.
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Ndakaenda ku remand time isiriyo mhani. – Ayanda Mponda.
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I question the morality of some Zimbabwean men. They are drooling over some light-skinned jailbird in the background. Granted she is pretty, but I would want to know her crime even after rehabilitation. – JamesBaeLes007
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I know she was framed, she is innocent. Free her or tomorrow we start protesting. – Hatiperi Wacho.
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As Zimbabwean men, we have all agreed to trade our freedom for hers. She was framed, she is innocent, free her. – MukomanaAriFine.
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The Love of my life, I will wait for you. – Tinashe Joia.
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Pamutemo wedu muZimbabwe zvinobvumidzwa here kuvhisitira vasungwa even vasingakuzive. – Dr_chrisho.
