 Mama Jackie at Ashoka
Mama Jackie was exposed by television actuality show, Carte Blanche, for getting children and family members to fabricate stories in an effort to raise funds for non-existing charity projects. She managed to defraud a number of people, including Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey. Her image and organisation continue to be promoted at Ashoka and the Schwab Foundation.
Her continuing saga sank to new lows over the weekend. On Saturday she kidnapped Sowetan reporter, Vusi Ndlovu and held him hostage till Sunday. During that period he was assaulted. He had visited her to conduct a follow-up interview regarding the previous events.
Once again she has dragged her supporters into the fray. Fifty women and children from the Trust were arrested and charged with public violence when they attacked the police who had arrived to arrest Maarohanye for the kidnapping.
Once again she embarrasses her sponsors by association.
Whythawk has received numerous letters from NGOs and charities threatening us with legal action for conducting our ratings. As Maarohanye indicates, charities do not always act in the best interests of donors and recipients.
Even where outright illegality is not taking place, every charity benefits when donors know that impartial scrutiny is taking place and ensuring a continuing standard of service and efficiency.
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