Namibia

/Khomanin Community Raises Concerns Over Land Disputes and Leadership Failures

today11 October, 2024

Background

The /Khomanin community expressed deep concerns over ongoing land disputes and leadership failures within their Traditional Authority. They highlighted issues surrounding the clearing of ancestral lands by farmer John Cuff, who allegedly suppressed the community’s rights. The community accused Chief Juliene Gawanas of sabotaging efforts to secure their ancestral land, emphasizing the need for solidarity and restorative justice. The team under Shaun Gariseb says, they are calling for a demonstration on November 4th to voice their grievances at the Ministry of Lands, seeking answers on land allocations that they believe have favored farmers over their ancestral rights.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen