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Ruling on confession admissibility next month 
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Ruling on confession admissibility next month 

Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute on Tuesday said she will deliver her ruling on a trial within a trial in which a 27-year-old Drimiopsis resident, accused of kidnapping, rape and murder, is denying admissions he made to police officers.  The accused is also denying a confession he made to a magistrate. Abel Mokalabatho, through...

Rape-accused doctor wants release on warning
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Rape-accused doctor wants release on warning

A 36-year-old medical doctor, accused of raping his seven-year-old son, wants the court to release him on a warning. The doctor, who may not be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, and his mother are facing a charge of rape each.  It is alleged by the State that they sexually violated the...