Mixed reactions to SA drug mule Nolubabalo Nobanda’s Checkpoint interview
Convicted drug mule Nolubabalo “Babsie” Nobanda is causing a stir on social media after her recent television interview on eNCA’s Checkpoint. Babsie returned home last week after serving seven years of her 15-year sentence in a Thai prison. This is after she was caught at Bangkok Airport carrying 1.5kg of cocaine stuffed in her dreadlocks in 2011.
During her in-depth interview, Babsie claimed she was lured into trafficking drugs by a promise of an all-expenses-paid holiday to Brazil. There was no mention of Thailand when I left SA, we were taking a holiday to Brazil. It was only when I arrived in Brazil that I found out that I would be transporting a package to Thailand. She explained that when she learnt that she was going to transport the drugs to Thailand she was scared.
“After hearing that I was going to Thailand, it scared the hell out me but the issue now was that I could not go home and explain, so my idea at the time was like okay, now you got yourself in a sticky mess. I knew from that instant but I said, you just do whatever and do your thing, and go back home and stay away from these kinds of things.
Since her return, Mzansi has been divided about her high profile welcome back home. I don’t think people have been congratulating me for my actions but those who supported me, understand that people make mistakes. This is a chance for others to understand where they can go wrong and what to avoid.” Babsie explained that she wanted her life to be about, “Don’t be like Babsie. Watch out. Don’t be so naive”.
Henk Vanstaen, a Thai resident who helped facilitate Nobanda’s return, told DispatchLIVE that he believed Babsie had come away from the ordeal a changed woman. Her interview again divided fans. Some didn’t buy her story, while others believed that she had learnt from her mistakes.
Babsie seems to be enjoying the limelight…she does look like her true colors will come out sooner rather than later #Checkpoint
— Mbela Mse (@MbelaMse) September 25, 2019
I suppose people’ lives destroyed by these trafficked drugs don’t matter hense Babsie is only concerned about wronging her family. #Checkpoint
— Marcia Sibara (@MukundiSibara) September 25, 2019
People make mistakes in life and I personally forgive Babsie and she deserves a second chance too like anybody else . She has served her time in prison for her actions so let her be and do something about her life . I would buy her book, I would date her #Checkpoint
— Tloks Lepara (@TloksLepara_) September 25, 2019
I’m not feeling this #checkpoint , I’m trying to make sense but nah all I see is Babsie flipping her hair 🤦🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/i0XAznmnji
— Ria_Girl💞 (@ria_ramoloko) September 24, 2019
I’m not feeling this #checkpoint , I’m trying to make sense but nah all I see is Babsie flipping her hair 🤦🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/i0XAznmnji
— Ria_Girl💞 (@ria_ramoloko) September 24, 2019
In other news – Will Former Generations actor Khaphela be Homeless for Christmas?
According to reports in this week’s Sunday papers, actor Mike Mvelase might be in trouble and faces spending “Christmas on the Streets”. Mike is one of the most likeable actors in the country (probably even on the planet) but being likeable can only take you so far.
In order to survive in life, you still need to do more of the basics which include paying your bills on time and keeping your finances up to date. If you fail to do that, well let’s just say we might see your name in the tabloids. Read more
Source: dispatchlive
