In a legal twist, Dippenaar defense wants delay in sentencing

In a legal twist, Dippenaar defense wants delay in sentencing

The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during the trial, for Dippenaar to undergo a psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was […]

June 25, 2024 34

Namibia

Namibian Correctional Service plans new facilities to ease overcrowding

Plans are underway for the Namibian Correctional Service to construct an additional correctional facility in the North-Western and North-Eastern Regions to address overcrowding at the Oluno Correctional Facility. Maria Namupala for Future Media news.

May 13, 2024 68

Namibia

Ombudsman addresses complaints at Windhoek correctional facility

The Ombudsman, Advocate Basilius Dyakugha has visited the Windhoek Correctional Facility to address inmates on some of the complaints received by the office's complaints investigators. The Ombudsman also conducted an interview with former Justice Minister Sakeus Shanghala, who is implicated in the Fishrot scandal.

November 29, 2023 19