The 36-year-old single mother whose 13-year-old daughter was beaten by her neighbours and whom the police had threatened to charge decided to drop the matter after the child expressed fear about going to court.
On Sunday, September 4, this newspaper had featured the story of the woman, whom we called Marlyn (not her real name), and the struggle she had experienced in her quest to provide for her three children.
The woman, who has an education and is employed,
