John Walters addresses what he described as “shocking” after woman who stole car was sentenced 15 years

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Today, we turn to a high-profile case that has stirred debate in legal and public circles. Chante Coetzee, a South African woman, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Katima Mulilo Regional Court for vehicle theft and money laundering after she illegally crossed into Zambia with a rented Namibian vehicle.

Former ombudsman John Walters has described the sentence as “shocking” and “harsh,” even while acknowledging the gravity of the crime. He joined us for deeper insight.