Apparently, one fateful night of 8 August 1996, Papa went to the police station where he was stationed. He booked an R-5 rifle telling colleagues that he needed it to attend to a suspect that was dangerous and heavily armed. I was told that he had to book a gun as he was no longer allowed to carry one due to his history of domestic violence which was reported to his employer, South African Police Services (SAPS)
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He showed a boundless kindness and consideration of others. He read about Africa profusely and deeply understood the roots of racism.
"There will always be humps in the process to reach your destination. When I arrived in Atlanta, I struggled to come to terms with the weather and overcoming injury."
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