4 NAMIB TIMES
29 JANUARY 2016
CRIME & COURT
Accident victims identified Mavourlene !Gaёs
Driver facing possible culpable homicide charges Mavourlene !Gaёs The 25-year-old man and driver of an Opel Corsa bakkie who overturned in Swakopmund during
The three victims of the motor vehicle accident between Kamanjab the early hours of Monday morning, could be facing charges of culpable homicide and reckless or and Outjo on Friday have been identified. negligent driving. The body have been identified as that of 43-year-old Benson Tjituri, 29-yearold Kaihaamene Tjipurrua and Kaunamuni Uaroua whose age is unknown. The three deceased were travelling with two other people including the driver who are both in critical condition in the vehicle at the time of the accident. NamPol crime coordinator in the Kunene Region, Commissioner Rudolf Kanyetu confirmed the accident that took place on the main road between Kamanjab and Outjo on Friday afternoon around 13:00. According to Kanyetu, the five men were apparently travelling from Walvis Bay to Otjokavare to attend a funeral.
Police searching for witnesses The police are searching for the following witnesses needed by the Gender Based Violence Protection Division, Walvis Bay. Thusnelde Narubes whose last known address is DRC, Swakopmund on charge of assault by threat with CR number 22/04/2015 and Sylvia Tangi Haraes whose last known address is DRC, Swakopmund on charges of assault by threat with CR number 22/04/2015. Both witnesses speak Damara/Nama and Afrikaans. The witnesses have since moved from their last known addresses and their whereabouts, therefore remain unclear. The office of Gender Based Violence Protection is therefore requesting assistance in tracing the witnesses. The witnesses themselves or anyone with information regarding the said witnesses' whereabouts should contact, detective inspector, Shangula at 0812479471 and or warrant officer Haimbodi at 0812707083 or 064-219068.
Correction: Page 4 The name of the accused under the headline “Swakopmund extorters denied bail” is Reinhardt Gerson Narib and not Gabrield Narib as reported.
The charges follow after it was discovered he may have had alcohol in his system at the time of the accident. The suspect was travelling with 24-year-old Johannes Klemens who died at the spot. The suspect is yet to be charged and is receiving further medical treatment in a Swakopmund hospital. The accident, that was confirmed by NamPol Chief Inspector Moses !Uwu//khaeb, happened in Daniel Kamho Street, in the coastal town at about 3:00 in the morning. According to !Uwu//khaeb the 25-year-old who was with a passenger at the time of the accident allegedly lost control of the vehicle. “The vehicle hit the pavement before it overturned and rolled three times.” According to a police source, the suspect whose vehicle was registered in Walvis Bay may have consumed alcohol before the accident, he however could not be tested at the time because he had also sustained injuries and was receiving medical treatment at the time.
Murder suspect on the run Mavourlene !Gaёs The police are investigating the murder of a 21-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed in front of Etosha Bar in Kuisebmond. The stabbing took place at about 1:30 Thursday morning. The deceased was identified as Whiley Goseb. Detective chief inspector, Erastus Iikuyu confirmed the incident yesterday afternoon. According to Iikuyu, the deceased and his friends where came out of Watergate Lounge in the area commonly referred to as 'Center' to go buy cigarettes from the vendors selling in front of Sushi Bar. “While they were busy buying the cigarettes, one of Goseb's friends accidentally bumped against the suspect who was also standing at the same spot at the time.
An argument broke out between Goseb's friends and the suspect. The suspect then took out a knife and stabbed Goseb on his chest before fleeing the scene.” Iikuyu added the men chased the suspect and caught up with him in front of Etosha Bar. “The suspect stopped and stabbed one of Goseb's friends on the neck once and again on the back while he (deceased’s friend) was trying to run away.” According to Iikuyu the suspect is still unknown and police investigation continues. The deceased’s friend who was also stabbed is receiving medical treatment at the hospital.
Swakopmund Court Report Regional Court
Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court report 21 – 26 January 2016 Janine Hazel (30) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 3 March for legal aid. The accused is on bail. Heikki Shipindo (45) appeared on a charge of theft by false pretences. The matter was postponed to 1 June for trial. The accused is on warning. Jorlam Ihawa (24) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 19 April for plea and trialfinal remand. The accused is on bail. Mtunga Jakobus (21) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 3 March for plea in terms of section 119. The accused is on bail. William Ndeutala William (64) appeared on a charge of reckless or negligent driving and a charge of refusing to provide blood specimen. The matter was postponed to 17 March for further investigation. The accused is on bail. Foxa Katjizemba (20) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 10 February for continuation of trial. The accused is on bail. Nicolaas Jacobus Van Der Merwe (19) appeared on a charge of impersonating a member of the police. The matter was postponed to 18 February for reason not specified. The accused is on bail. Fudheni Ankonga (38) appeared on a charge of theft of a motor vehicle. The matter was postponed to 31 March for the accused to be brought to court. The accused is in custody. Jafet Uushona (28) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 15 March for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Nickson Titus (28) appeared on a charge of theft. The matter was postponed to 22 February for further investigation. The accused is on bail. Taurai Madangombe (37) 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 12 months in prison. Francisco Julio (43) appeared on a charge of possession of cocaine. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of N$3 000 or eight months in prison.
Albertus Gaeseb (29) and Nicky Geingob (19) both appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 3 March for legal aid. Both accused are on bail. Lucky Afrikaaner (30) appeared on two charges of theft. The matter was postponed to 26 April for plea and trial. The accused is on bail. Barnabas Kanime (30) and Simson Nashongo (30) both appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 25 February for further investigation. Kanime is in custody and Nashongo is on bail. Paulus Shanika (26) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to steal and theft. The matter was postponed to 3 March for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Willie Johannes Heyns (57) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 17 March for legal representation. The accused is on bail. Helmut Willie (34) appeared on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The matter was postponed to 9 February for plea. The accused is on bail. Lukas Nghipopiwa (29) appeared on a charge of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 25 February for further investigation-final remand. The accused is in custody. Immanuel Uusiku (28) appeared on a charge of housebreaking with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 6 June for trial. The accused is on bail. Esmarelda Dames (27) appeared on a charge of fraud and a charge of forgery and uttering a forged instrument. The matter was postponed to 3 March for plea in terms of section 119. The accused is on bail. Easter Gordon Van Neel (33) appeared on a charge attempted murder. The matter was postponed to 22 March for further investigation. The accused is in custody. Daniel Hitukna (35) appeared on a charge under the Marine Resources Regulations for harvesting rock lobsters with carapace size less than 65mm in length. The matter was postponed to 27 January for further investigation. The accused is in custody.
Anton Uripuete Jeremia (33), Napoleon Rikambura Kapetha (29) and Jona Tjitaeni Kakondo (30) appeared on a charge of corruptly using office or position for gratification. The matter was postponed to 11 July for plea and trial. The accused have been warned. Mallan Wasserfall (34) appeared on three counts of rape charges. The matter was postponed to 27 July for plea and trial. The accused is on bail of N$2 000. Rudy Hinanifa (39) and Edward Paul Ganaseb (42) appeared on charges of corruptly using office or position for gratification and fraud. The matter was postponed to 11 March for fixing of trial date. The accused is on bail of trial date. The accused are on bail of N$50 000 each. Rian Samaria (38) appeared on three counts of fraud charges. The matter was postponed to 1 February for fixing of trial date. The accused have been warned. Bernhard Kathidi (42) appeared on a charge of rape. The matter was postponed to 25 July for plea and trial. The accused have been warned. Moses Paulus (37) appeared on two counts of murder charges. The matter was postponed to 30 June for plea and trial. The accused have been warned.
Magistrate’s Court Andrea Abnor (18) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 1 February for other reasons. The accused remains in custody.
Josephina Lukas (36) appeared on a charge of common assault. The matter was postponed to 17 February for further investigation. The accused have been warned. Tuhafeni Nghuumbawali (22) appeared on a charge of murder. The matter was postponed to 25 February for plea in terms of section 119. The accused is on bail of N$3 000. Alfred Noabeb (19) appeared on two rape charges. The matter was postponed to 17 February for further investigation. The accused is on bail of N$5 000. Eiseb Peter (46) appeared on a charge of fraud. The matter was postponed to 4 April for plea and trial. The accused remains in custody. Ivan Van Wyk (27) and Selvin Booysen (33) appeared on charges of fraud and theft by false pretences. The matter was postponed to 4 February for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Mera Garas (20) appeared on a charge of common assault. The matter was postponed to 14 March for further investigation. The accused remains in custody. Endjala Rekeido Mwinoma (21) appeared on a charge of rape. A warrant of arrest was issued and the accused is at large.