4 NAMIB TIMES
15 JANUARY 2016
CRIME & COURT
Local girl struck off scooter Madelaine Laubscher A girl that was driving a scooter was hit by a bakkie of Tula's Plumbing in Walvis Bay which was allegedly driven by a sub-contractor on Tuesday morning between 09:15 and 09:30. The accident ocurred infront of the business. We saw survaillence footage of the accident where the bakkie struck the scooter. According to the owner of Tula's Plumbing it could be that the girl was in the driver's blindspot when he wanted to make a right-turn. “He was on the scene for a few minutes and then left, apparently wanting to fetch his licence, but he did not come back right away. It was then also discovered that he does not have a valid driver's licence. I was under the impression that it was one of my own drivers who drove the vehicle, but I was informed that it was the sub-contractor who drove the vehicle at the time of the accident. Police officials came to us to view the surveillence footage and the driver went with the police to the station,” he said.
A witness at the scene (who was driving behind the girl at the time) confirmed that the driver made a right turn infront of the girl. She was assisted by St Gabriels Ambulance services and transported to the hospital for further medical care. She sustained injuries, but fortunately her injuries are not critical. Accordig to a source, she is doing well and luckily no bones were broken. “She sustained injuries (open wounds) on her arms and legs. No bones were broken which is very fortunate. She is lucky as this accident could have resulted in a fatality,” the source said. The spokesperson of Nampol could not be reached for comment before the time of going to press.
The bakkie that struck the girl off her scooter
St Gabriels Ambulance Services giving assistance to the young girl
Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court report
11-13 January Hubert Hector Simana (31) and Bo Fang (26) both appeared on a charge under the Anti Corruption Act for corruptly using office or position for gratification and a charge of defeating or obstructing the course of justice. Ryno Pienaar (22) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 27 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Vendelinus Shivolo (23) appeared on a charge of robbery. The matter was postponed to 2 February for section 55 enquiry. The accused is in custody. David Nikodemus (22) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 18 January for legal representation. The accused is on bail. Claudette Pretorius (39) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$5 000 or eight months in prison. Mario Gurirab (39) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$5 000 or eight months in prison. Leon Simataa (29) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 4 February for sentencing. The accused is in custody. Randal York (34) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 25 January for plea. The accused is on bail. John Mangulukeni Ngolombe (25) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$5 000 or eight months in prison. John Moses Minnis (34) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and a charge of escaping before being locked up. The matter was postponed to 30 March for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Elgiro Isaacs (27) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 29 February for further investigation. The accused is in custody.
A 15-year-old minor appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 3 February for screening of juvenile accused person. The accused was released in the care of a guardian. Nelson Maputle (21) appeared on a charge of common assault, a charge of malicious damage to property and a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 18 February for mental observation in terms of section 79. The accused is in custody. David Hambuda (30) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and a charge of driving with an excessive blood-alcohol level. The matter was postponed to 27 January for plea. The accused is on bail. Abraham Ndjiva (45) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 22 March for lab results. The accused is on bail. Erickson Shipiki (19) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 15 March for further investigation - final remand. The accused is in custody. Ivan Klaaste (21) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 17 March for mental observation in terms of section 79. The accused is on bail. Eugen Koppetsch (34) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 9 March for plea in terms of section 119. The accused is on bail. Wellmanza De Klerk (27) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving and a charge of failure to ascertain damages. The matter was postponed to 23 May for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Ben Blaauw (36) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 19 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Ashwen Gurirab (25) appeared on a charge of assault by threat. The matter was postponed to 24 February for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Andreas Mutjida (41) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 30 March for P G decision - final remand. The accused is on bail. Venani Kamundu (32) appeared on a charge of indecent assault and a charge of assault by threat. The matter was postponed to 10 May for plea and trial final remand. The accused is on bail. Wilhelm Kashava (41) appeared on a charge of culpable homicide. The matter was postponed to 19 January for legal representation. The accused is on warning. Henry Abrahams (68) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 17 February for further investigation. The accused is in custody.
Noble Brothers Case withdrawn Liesl Losper
Grant Noble (32) and Granville Liuwellen Noble (31) who was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission in October 2013, after allegedly trying to bribe a witness in the case against their father, Gavin Noble. According to a press release by the ACC, Noble senior, Grant and Liuwellen apparently approached one of the witnesses in their father's case and agreed to pay the witness an amount of N$50 000 in exchange for him changing his testimony to favour their father. The matter was reported to the ACC who immediately launched an investigation. Following the investigations, the two brothers were arrested and appeared in the Walvis Bay Magistrates Court, Monday on charges of C/s 39(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act (corruption of witnesses). The case was withdrawn by the Pulic Prosecuter and the bail of N$20 000 were refunded.
Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court Report Vernon Cloete (33) appeared on charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 25 January for further investigation. The accused is at large. Johannes Mbangula (19), Emad Mahoka (20) and Ginola Naukosho (19) appeared on charges of theft of a motor vehicle and robbery. The matter was postponed to 03 March for Legal Aid. The accused remains in custody. Keagan Peter Titus (24) appeared on charges of driving with an excessive blood-alcohol level and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 23 May for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$4 000. Andre David Hansen (21) appeared on charges of culpable homicide (vehicle accident) and driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 23 March for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$5 000. Charity Eiseb (48) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 24 February for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.
Johannes Miks (25) appeared on charges of reckless or negligent driving and failing to ascertain injuries sustained (accident). The matter was postponed to 17 February for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Eiseb Peter (46) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 26 January because co-accused need to be rearrested. The accused remains in custody. Hendrik Burger (38) appeared on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and racial discrimination. The matter was postponed to 09 February for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Boniface Sinvula Mbaumbai (26) appeared on charges of attempted rape and robbery. The matter was postponed to 30 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Prince Jacobs (24) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 07 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody.