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Hanjo de Klerk

Also known as: Gernot de Klerk · Stephanie de Klerk · Marén de Klerk · Victoria De Klerk · Pastor Marietjie de Klerk · Mother Teresa

Hanjo de Klerk — founder of The Collective, a new athletics development platform for Namibian youth talent.

2023-04-122026-06-08

What’s been said

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  1. February 2026
  2. New Era

    Meatco's board deputy chairperson Stephanie De Klerk described the period under review as a year that tested the resilience of the corporation and the broader livestock sector

    Source

    Meatco's board deputy chairperson Stephanie De Klerk described the period under review as a year that tested the resilience of the corporation and the broader livestock sector.

    Meatco’s  AGM  provides certainty,  solidifies  roadmap …minister hails progress made
  3. January 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Marén de Klerk is suing the inspector general and prosecutor general over pension seizure

    Source

    Fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk is suing the inspector general of the Namibian Police and the prosecutor general in an attempt to prevent them from seizing a retirement annuity of N$1.3 million that he has in Namibia.

    Fugitive Fishrot lawyer challenges police over N$1.3 million pension seizure
  5. May 2024
  6. The Namibian

    Lawyer Marén de Klerk is wanted in Namibia for involvement in Fishrot fishing quotas corruption, racketeering and money laundering case

    Source

    Lawyer Marén de Klerk, who is wanted in Namibia for his involvement in the Fishrot fishing quotas corruption, racketeering and money laundering case, will not be allowed to participate in a High Court matter about bank accounts containing about N$6,5 million allegedly linked to the Fishrot scandal.

    Lawyer De Klerk barred from case about seized accounts
  7. The Namibian

    De Klerk denied that money in his account is proceeds of unlawful activities

    Source

    In an affidavit filed at the High Court, De Klerk denied that the money in the account in his name is the proceeds of unlawful activities.

    Lawyer De Klerk barred from case about seized accounts
  8. June 2023
  9. The Namibian

    Hanjo de Klerk is wanted by Namibian government for corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering

    Source

    De Klerk is wanted by the Namibian government for corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering.

    Two Namibians arrested in SA over 36 diamonds
Society

Woman pleads guilty to N$9.9 million fraud at transport company

The News

Amanda Jantjies, 58, and her husband Barnard pleaded guilty to defrauding Ekonolux transport service of N$9.9 million between January 2014 and November 2018. As a bookkeeper, Jantjies transferred company funds to her personal account and her husband's business account, with N$3.4 million going to Bareli Building Services, while some payments covered personal expenses.

4 June 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 4 June

  1. Woman pleads guilty to N$9.9 million fraud at transport company

    Amanda Jantjies, 58, and her husband Barnard pleaded guilty to defrauding Ekonolux transport service of N$9.9 million between January 2014 and November 2018. As a bookkeeper, Jantjies transferred company funds to her personal account and her husband's business account, with N$3.4 million going to Bareli Building Services, while some payments covered personal expenses.

    4 June 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 28 April

  1. De Klerk contests allegations that fugitive status bars court access

    Maren de Klerk, a lawyer implicated in the "Fishrot" corruption scandal, disputes Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo's claim that he cannot seek redress from the courts on seized assets while alleged to be a fugitive. De Klerk argues the Constitution guarantees every person the right to approach courts, and asserts his pension benefits of about N$1.3 million were accrued from legitimate legal work.

    28 April 2026 · Informanté

Friday 17 April

  1. Lüderitz prepares 19th annual Crayfish Festival in April 2026

    The Lüderitz Crayfish Festival will run from 28 April to 3 May 2026 under the theme "Crayfish & Currents: Where Heritage Meets Innovation," blending the town's maritime traditions with its emerging status as an energy hub. The event will feature seafood, entertainment including musical performances and a beauty pageant, motor sports, and business networking opportunities.

    17 April 2026 · New Era

Thursday 16 April

  1. New platform launched to develop Namibian athletics talent

    The Collective, a new initiative founded by Hanjo de Klerk, aims to unify Namibian athletics by identifying and nurturing young athletes through structured coaching, performance tracking and partnerships with schools and government bodies. The platform targets U/15, U/17 and U/19 athletes across multiple regions and seeks to create a clear development pathway from grassroots to international competition by 2030.

    16 April 2026 · New Era

  2. New Namibian athletics platform launches to develop talent

    The Collective, a new structured athletics development platform, has been launched in Windhoek to nurture talent and improve performance standards by connecting coaching, performance data, and competitive exposure for Namibian athletes. The platform operates through a three-tier model serving elite athletes and developing competitors across four regions, with support from qualified coaches and a focus on athletes in the under-15, 17 and 19 age categories.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Metropolitan funds N$140,000 for youth athletes in Newspaper Cup

    Metropolitan Namibia has committed N$140,000 to support young athletes from all 14 regions to participate in the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, a youth football and netball tournament to be held in Keetmanshoop from 3 to 6 April. The contribution aims to remove barriers of distance and limited resources that prevent talented young athletes from competing.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 March

  1. 24th Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup set for April

    The youth development tournament, bringing together under-20 football and netball teams from all 14 regions, is scheduled for 3–6 April in Keetmanshoop with over 1,000 players and delegates expected. Organisers say preparations are nearly complete, with infrastructure improvements including renovated facilities, new soccer fields and netball courts, and accommodation secured across local schools and town venues.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Fishrot fugitive lawyer sues over seizure of N$1.3 million pension

    Maren De Klerk, a lawyer implicated in the Fishrot corruption scandal, has taken the Prosecutor General and Inspector General of Police to court seeking release of his N$1.3 million pension fund, which he claims was unlawfully seized. De Klerk, accused of channelling millions through his law firm to co-accused ex-cabinet ministers in the N$10 billion scheme, remains in South Africa pending extradition after technical defects delayed the State's initial extradition application.

    4 March 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Meatco reports 900 cattle missing, N$2.5 million unaccounted for

    The Meat Corporation of Namibia has confirmed that 900 head of cattle are missing from the company and that N$2.5 million in cash reconciliations cannot be accounted for by its livestock procurement department. Board chairperson Stephanie de Klerk said preliminary findings implicate former acting chief executive Patrick Liebenberg and some staff members, with a criminal case lodged against Liebenberg for theft of livestock and defeating the course of justice.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Meatco reports 55% revenue increase amid sector recovery

    Meatco held its 37th Annual General Meeting, reporting that group revenue increased approximately 55% to N$1.87 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, with profit before tax of N$105 million and profit after tax of N$43 million, while paying N$1.13 billion directly to livestock producers despite drought and volatile global markets.

    24 February 2026 · Informanté

  2. Meatco reports 55% revenue rise, N$43m profit after tax

    Meatco's 2024/25 financial results show strengthened governance and operational discipline, with overall revenue increasing to approximately N$1.87 billion and profit after tax exceeding N$43 million. The corporation paid over N$1.13 billion directly to producers, with Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani saying the gains reflect the dedication of the Board, management, and staff as well as producer resilience.

    24 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 February

  1. Namibian influencers taught business skills for sustainable careers

    The second Influencer Business Masterclass, hosted by media personality Pombili Shilongo in partnership with SanlamAllianz and the American Embassy, equipped Namibian content creators with business acumen, financial literacy, and PR fundamentals to monetise their influence and build long-term wealth.

    20 February 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Fugitive Fishrot lawyer sues over N$1.3 million pension seizure

    Marén de Klerk, a fugitive lawyer wanted in connection with the Fishrot fraud case, is challenging the Namibian Police's seizure of his N$1.3 million retirement annuity with Sanlam Namibia, arguing the seizure violates the Pension Funds Act and that pension benefits cannot be seized under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 16 January

  1. Hope Village provides family-based care for vulnerable children

    Established in 2004, Hope Village operates a family-based home caring for children identified through investigations into abandonment, neglect and abuse, who are placed by court order until age 18. The organisation, which relies on donations from local and international supporters and corporate partners, houses children across five age and gender-divided houses, providing meals, schooling, healthcare and family visit opportunities.

    16 January 2026 · Namibian Sun

Thursday 8 January

  1. Young golfer Neil Salt, 11, wins Nedbank Desert Classic

    The 2025 Nedbank Desert Classic, held at Rössmund Golf Club, saw 140 amateur golfers compete over two days, with Dan Zwiebel and 11-year-old Neil Salt claiming victory. The tournament, in its seventh year under Nedbank sponsorship, aims to develop young amateur golfing talent alongside experienced players.

    8 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Nedbank Desert Classic golf tournament expands with youth focus

    The 2025 Nedbank Desert Classic brought 140 amateur golfers to Swakopmund, with Dan Zwiebel and 11-year-old Neil Salt winning the tournament. Now in its seventh year of Nedbank sponsorship, the event emphasizes youth development and community engagement alongside competitive golf.

    6 January 2026 · New Era

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