Raped. Disemboweled. Nearly decapitated. Dumped on the outskirts of a nature reserve, dead - or so they thought. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. This is Alison's tale. A tale of monsters, miracles and hope.
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De Klerk Oelofse | ... | Perpetrator #2 |
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Alison Botha | ... | Self |
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Zak Hendrikz | ... | Perpetrator #1 |
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Bugsy Botha | ... | Self |
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Dr. Tiaan Eilerd | ... | Self |
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Sophia Carlini | ... | Extra |
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Alex Jekwa | ... | Extra |
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Marianne Thamm | ... | Self |
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Dyanne Mayer | ... | Extra |
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Anthony Leak | ... | Extra |
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Matthew Carmichael | ... | Extra |
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Oakley de Bruijn | ... | Extra |
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John Fell | ... | Extra |
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Francois Maree | ... | Young Tiaan Eilerd |
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When the going gets really tough, we need ordinary people of extraordinary strength and courage to jolt us into action and offer us hope. In December 1994 Alison Botha became such an individual. She needed a hero that night, so that's what she became. Written by Towerkop Creations
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Performed by Mia & The Moon
From the album "Fall Awake"
Courtesy of ARC Music Productions International"
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Alison Botha: It's a big moment when you share something that you really believe in with others - a little nervous at what their reaction will be. And that moment becomes significant and pivotal when they choose to believe in it too."See more »
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Courtesy of ARC Music Productions International"
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12 August 2016 (South Africa) See more »Also Known As:
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This is a tale of a warrior woman, who survived the devil himself. And she's a living proof that miracles do exist. It's gruesome to watch and your jaw will drop several times but her strength it's the most impressive part of all.