insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Okahandja Activist Calls for Justice in Ongoing Case of Three Deceased Girls Okahandja based Community activist Johannes /Gaseb from Okahandja has called for renewed urgency and transparency in the ongoing investigation into the tragic deaths of three young girls earlier this year. Speaking in an interview, /Gaseb expressed frustration over the slow progress of the case, urging both the police and the school involved to take accountability and provide answers to the affected families. According to /Gaseb, the investigation has reached a […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Families Sue Okahandja School Over Tragic Deaths The families of three young girls who lost their lives earlier this year have launched legal action against a school in Okahandja. Community activist Johannes /Gaseb says parents are demanding answers about the school’s lack of communication on the day of the incident and poor security measures. He confirmed that some families have already hired private lawyers to compel the school to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. today14 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek International School learners take the lead in new anti-bullying series on LearnOnOne A new locally produced TV series is addressing the issue of bullying in schools. Behind The School Doors, a collaborative project between LearnOnOne and Windhoek International School, premiered this week and is produced by OneAfrica. The series is created and performed by WIS Theatre learners, offering a raw and relatable view of bullying from the perspective of learners themselves. Airing exclusively on LearnOnOne, the project raises awareness, empowers youth voices, […] today12 June, 2025
Namibia Government responds to Okahandja crisis with immediate and long-term measures President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr. Emma Kantema, to head a special Task Force following the tragic killings of three minors in Okahandja. Providing an update on government efforts, Dr. Kantema announced a series of safety, security, and psychosocial support measures aimed at restoring stability in the community and ensuring the protection of learners and residents. Minister of Gender Equality and Child […] today28 April, 2025
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Community Safety Committee Urges Action on School Safety in S.A Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Community Safety Committee has urged immediate action on school safety as schools reopen today. The Committee has demanded urgent implementation of school safety measures outlined in the Focused Intervention Study. The report highlights violence, and weapons in schools. Chairperson Bandile Masuku says the departments have until 28 February to report progress: today15 January, 2025
insert_link World At least 3 dead in Wisconsin Christian school shooting At least three people have died in a mass shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. This includes the suspected shooter - who police say was a student. Law enforcement revised the deathtoll down from five. Toni Waterman has more. today17 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA in Gauteng Raises Alarm Over Sexual Offenders in Schools In S.A, the DA in Gauteng says learners in the province are alarmingly being exposed to sexual offenders and predators within their school environments. The provincial Department of Education has revealed that out of the 86-thousand-367 employees in public schools, only eight-thousand-782 have been vetted against the National Register for Sexual Offences. The DA’s Michael Waters says among those vetted, nine employees were identified as convicted sexual offenders: today20 November, 2024
insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape Education Department Urges Schools to Enforce Food Safety The Eastern Cape Education Department has issued a memorandum cautioning schools to remain vigilant amongst the recent widespread cases of food poisoning, and related deaths in the province. In one case, three children aged between one and four died of suspected food poisoning in Mdantsane. The department’s spokesperson, Mali Mtima, says it is imperative for schools to implement the food safety policy guidelines as stipulated in the National School […] today11 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry urges parents to ensure child safety Ministry of Education Arts and Culture, Executive Director, Sanet Steenkamp, has issued a warning to parents, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of their children, particularly the younger ones. The warning follows reports of learners either getting lost on their way to or from school or failing to attend altogether. today17 January, 2024
