While the vultures circled, both my parents passed away

For those who have suffered personal loss, reports of Covid corruption are deeply painful, writes Sam Mkokeli

30 May 2021 - 00:00 By Sam Mkokeli

I cannot hide my conflict and my anger. Both my parents died in December last year due to Covid. The image of my mother's body at the morgue haunts me every single day. It inspires me too, as though to send a message: Carry on, my son...

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