Windhoek
The case in which one of Namibia’s renowned football coaches faces an assault charge was yesterday postponed by the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court to March 23.
Bobby Samaria, who has coached several local clubs in the Namibian Premier League, was arrested for domestic violence in Windhoek in November last year and broguht before the Windhoek Magistrate Court. The matter was this week remanded for legal aid and further investigations.
Samaria was released on bail of N$2 000 on condition that he does not interfere with ongoing investigations and must not have direct contact with his wife, Clementine Samaria, the complainant in the matter.
On November 21 last year when he appeared in court the case was postponed to January 21, 2016. After Samaria was released on bail, a family member who spoke to the press was quoted as saying Clementine Samaria fears for her life.
“Samaria has a fiery temper and she does not know how he will react now that she has reported him. There are cases she filed against him between 1988 and 2006, but those dockets apparently disappeared. We brought all this to the attention of the court but he was still granted bail,” the family members said.
Clementine filed for divorce in 2006, but until now Bobby has reportedly refused to sign the documents. His lawyer Patrick Kauta, was reported as saying they would sign the papers in December last year.
The founder and director of Women Solidarity Namibia, Rosa Namises, said the granting of bail in this specific case is proof that women are not getting the protection they need.
Magistrate Ilge Rheent presided over the case on Thursday. The State was represented by Ivan Tjizu.