insert_link Namibia Okahandja Activist Demands Justice for 3 girls murdered A social justice activist in Okahandja is calling for answers after the brutal murder of three girls. Johannes /Gaseb says the community has been kept in the dark for too long and is preparing to take the matter to top government offices. today21 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Interview: Okahandja on Edge as Murder Case Stalls The community of Okahandja is gripped by fear and frustration as pressure intensifies around the unsolved murders of three young women. Social justice activist Johannes /Gaseb says the silence surrounding the case has gone on for too long, and the pain felt by grieving families continues to deepen. In an interview, /Gaseb shared that he has been in weekly communication with the mothers of the victims, as well as […] today21 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE | Woman Speaks Out: Allegations Against Former Minister Detailed in Emotional Interview In an exclusive interview with NewsOnOne's Hertha Ekandjo, Dyna Mengela, the woman at the center of a rape allegation against former environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta, has spoken publicly for the first time—detailing what she describes as a traumatic and complex series of events. Mengela, who shares a child with Shifeta, alleges that she was raped by the former minister in the early hours of 21 March 2025 […] today17 July, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Oshikoto Governor calls for safe spaces for boys and men facing abuse Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi. Photo: NBC OMUTHIYA, Namibia — Speaking at the launch of the #EndGBVNamibia campaign in Omuthiya, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi highlighted a pressing but often ignored issue: the silent suffering of boys and men subjected to abuse. Kathindi emphasized the urgent need to create safe spaces where they can speak out without fear or stigma. In his speech, the governor remarked that many men endure violence—emotional, […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Okahandja Mayor requests protest delay amid Tourism Expo, sparking mixed reactions Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has called on residents to delay a planned protest over the recent murder of a child, urging them to wait until after the town's Tourism and Trade Expo. She cited concerns over maintaining stability for investors and the potential impact the demonstration could have on the event. While acknowledging the community's pain and outrage, Kotungondo appealed for patience, asking that the protest take place after the […] today25 April, 2025
insert_link Namibia Erongo region strengthens GBV response Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope launched the Erongo Regional Gender Permanent Task Force last year as part of national efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV). The initiative coordinates responses to domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse, which remain among the most prevalent crimes in the region. Speaking on the progress of the Task Force, Itope reiterated that GBV continues to be a pressing issue in Erongo. He […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa Action Society Backs Call for Police-Community Partnerships in S.A Action Society supports S.A Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s call for stronger partnerships between police and communities to fight crime. This follows the latest crime statistics showing over six-thousand-900 murders and eleven-thousand-800 rapes between 1 October and 31 December last year. Action Society’ Juanita du Preez called for crime conviction rates to be included in crime stats to better understand the justice system’s effectiveness: today22 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia A pensioner in Ou-Cordon allegedly raped granddaughter A 62-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his 8-year-old granddaughter on two occasions at Ou-Cordon village, in Mankumpi Constituency in the Kavango West region. The incident that was reported yesterday happened at around 20h00, and the minors' mother reported the incident to the police. According to Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga, the suspect called the minor into his sleeping room on two separate occasions and raped her. […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s National Men’s Forum Highlights Gender-Based Violence South Africa's National Men’s Forum says the country remains a violent nation as a result of gender-based violence. Speaking to eNCA, the organisation's Tebogo Lerole says engaging men is key to reducing gender-based violence and femicide. Lerole recognised the community's collective role in fostering the eradicating of GBV and called on men to take accountability: today20 December, 2024
