In her pre-sentencing report, the social worker, Ruth Msiza, told the court that Maditla was unable to make sound decisions because of her poor educational background.
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Maditla dropped out of high school in grade nine to take care of her children.
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Ms Msiza also recommended that the court sentence her to life imprisonment.