Another long journey starts for heroine Makwinja

The 21-year-old volunteer said the reception she got mostly from Topisi, Tonota, Dibete and Palapye was overwhelming. This, she said, was evidenced, not only by the warm hospitality but cash donations villagers made."Both the dikgosi and villagers welcomed my initiative," she said.

Moreover, she was humbled by the reception she received in Phakalane upon entering the city. She said it signified that Batswana now understand her cause. Asked what completing the long distance meant to her, she said it marked the beginning of a long journey. "I am done with the walk, but not with charity work," she said.