Kutlwano Selaledi, 23 took to his own life at the thought of being stuck in doors for the next 28 days, in the early hours of Thursday 2 April a day before Botswana was due to go into lockdown.
It was recorded that Selaledi, was a gender non-conformist, meaning they did not regard themselves as either male or female, is said to have overdosed on their depression medication at their home in Palapye.
They were buried this Wednesday in a quiet ceremony at their home village of Gabane.
Selaledi, an unemployed law graduate from the University of Botswana, was said to have been battling with depression for some time.
According to a source close to the family, Selaledi, nicknamed Bubbly for their friendly nature, was found unconscious by their housemate.
Where they were immediately rushed to hospital but certified dead upon arrival, due to overdosed on their depression pill.
Selaledi had been suffering from depression but did not show any signs of wanting to take their life prior to the incident. They were as bubbly as their name,” insisted an insider.
It was recorded that on the day he died, at 00:36 in the morning, Selaledi posted on Facebook wall:
“Much as I try to deny it, suicidal thoughts have been lingering in my head so much lately.
"I thought going back on my meds would be helpful but even with numbed emotions, I still stay in my head.
"Trust that the isolation isn’t helping because yes that just means ample time for me to be in my head and it sucks coz my support system isn’t as strong as I’d wish it would be," he wrote.
Six hours later, Selaledi’s last message reads simply, “I’m sorry.” he died soon after.
Meanwhile, Selaledi was Described by friends and colleagues as a hero and lover of life.
The Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) organisation, to which Selaledi was closely associated, took to Facebook to offer their own heartfelt condolence.
Cnfirming the sad incident, Palapye Station Commander, Beggar Nawa told The Voice, “We received a report of suicide of a 23-year-old. We don’t have any other details on the matter as it is still fresh.”
Efforts to get a comment from the deceased’s family proved futile at the time of going to press. Selaledi’s Aunt shared that she was already at the farm and could not talk.
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