LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities

LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities

VERGENOEG/GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is proud to announce the commencement of a five-day field-based paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities across Namibia through legal capacity building and promoting community safety. This training, scheduled for November 19–23, 2024, in Gobabis and Vergenoeg in the Omaheke Region, is part of a series of interventions coordinated by LAC to […]

November 20, 2024 4

South Africa

S.A. Cabinet Backs Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

S.A's Cabinet has strongly condemned the increasing crime rate and expressed full support for efforts to combat illegal mining. It also commended a successful police operation in North West which resulted in the arrest of over one-thousand illegal miners. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says government is committed to tackling these issues with stronger law enforcement and stricter measures to curb illegal mining, which fuels the rise in criminal […]

November 14, 2024 22

Namibia

Special voting day commences at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek

Today marked a bustling start to Namibia's special voting day at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek. According to our correspondent Envaalde Matheus, the voting center was particularly packed with voters from the police, army, and special forces, including high-profile figures like Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Shikongo emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peacef0ul and intimidation-free environment to support a credible and fair voting process.

November 13, 2024 26

Namibia

Police Seize Illegal Drugs And Arrest 191 Suspects in October

The Namibian Police Force has successfully seized various illegal drugs and arrested 191 individuals during their ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in October 2024. The confiscated drugs include over 265 kilograms of cannabis, 1,419 Mandrax tablets, 186 units of crack cocaine, 10.37 grams of cocaine powder, and 7 capsules of MOMA. The arrested suspects, which include Namibian nationals as well as individuals from Angola, Burundi, Congo, Cuba, Zambia, Zimbabwe, […]

November 12, 2024 15

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Strengthening Public Safety: Insights from Crispin Mubebo

In an exclusive interview with Crispin Mubebo, the Deputy Commissioner and Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, he shed light on the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, particularly with the festive season and the upcoming elections around the corner. Ongoing Safety Operations Mubebo explained that the operation recently seen in Windhoek, where civil workers conducted rounds to ensure proper licensing and maintain law and order at public […]

November 9, 2024 17

South Africa

The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops

In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents:

November 8, 2024 20

South Africa

South African Police arrested over 13-thousand in Operation Shanela in the past week

The South African Police Service arrested 13-thousand-and-20 suspects in Operation Shanela in the past week. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the arrests include two-thousand-and-52 for serious crimes, 140 for murder, 99 firearms were seized and one-thousand-180 rounds of ammunition confiscated. She emphasised the police's commitment to continue these efforts to combat crime effectively:

November 5, 2024 18

Namibia

Police Provide Update on Recent Robbery Incidents

The Namibian Police Force has issued an update regarding robbery incidents that occurred on Monday, 28 October, in Windhoek and Swakopmund, and is seeking public assistance to identify additional suspects. In Windhoek, one suspect was arrested at Hakahana location, with the getaway vehicle impounded. A shotgun belonging to a security guard, stolen during the robbery, has been recovered, along with a backpack containing clothes, a bulletproof vest, and N$17,000. […]

October 30, 2024 14

South Africa

S.A Parliament to Act on Thabo Bester’s Prison Escape Findings

South Africa's Correctional Services Committee in Parliament will oversee remedial actions against individuals involved in Thabo Bester’s prison escape. This follows a briefing on the Public Protector's report, which highlighted failures by the Department of Correctional Services in handling Bester's escape from Mangaung prison in the Free State. Parliamentary legal adviser Bulelani Simani confirmed that they will ensure the department takes the necessary steps to address the issues raised […]

October 30, 2024 23