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Mahlatse Gallens, News24
Johannesburg - The young Burundian woman who is at the centre of claims that she was "smuggled" into the country by defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in a state-owned jet has spoken out about how the incident was part of her plan to flee from her abusive father.
Michelle Wege, 23, who is now at the centre of a probe surrounding how she entered the country two years ago, told News24 in an exclusive interview that she fled Burundi fearing for her life.
Michelle came out in defence of the minister, who she calls "mommy", denying media claims that she entered South Africa illegally and challenging authorities to investigate the matter.
