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BY obakeng Maje

South African mule who was arrested in Thailand, Nolubabalo “Babsie” Nobanda was sentenced to 15 years in prison by Bang-kok court today.

Nolubabalo was arrested after trying to smuggle cocaine worth R1.2 millions in Thailand. She tied them in her artificial dreadlocks and was arrested at Thailand International Airport after security authorities noticed something strange like a white powder in her hair.

According to reports, Eastern Cape-born was coming from Brazil and was promised R16000 by the syndicates.

Nobanda’s mother was supposed to jet out of the country last night, but because of her health issue she decided to cancel the trip also due to security measures.

 The family said they will send legal team for appeal of the case.

“I had to cancel my journey to that county because my doctor has indicated that I suffer from acute stress and may not be fit to travel,” she said. Her safety was another reason for cancelling the trip.

“The syndicate which led Nobanda to Brazil had not yet been arrested by the South African authorities.”