The Village Doctor

THE MARTYR You’re a doctor in a small village in rural Botswana. You decide to join politics. You form your own political party that promises to cater for the needs of villagers around the country. The villagers are encouraging and you have their undivided support. THE ENEMY But your opponent is a villain that would do anything to make sure he holds on to the council seat. THE STIGMA A child goes missing. The villagers are convinced you killed the child for ritual purposes. They don’t want you in their village anymore. Your opponent now has their full support. Your superstitious family have stigmatised. They believe your father’s death and your mother’s illness are a result of your political ambitions. Your life is in danger. And you’ve no one to turn to…