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Johnathan Beukes

Also known as: Beukes · Luke Beukes · Inspector Rudiger Beukes · Rudiger Beukes · Janice Beukes · Natalie Beukes · Demetrio Beukes · councillor Beukes · Dante Beukes · IM Dante Beukes · Mervin Beukes

Johnathan Beukes — newly appointed editor of The Namibian, overseeing print and digital strategy.

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Two men charged with murder, rape in Christof Frederik case

The News

Two Windhoek residents have been charged with five counts including murder, two counts of rape, violating a dead body, and obstructing justice in connection with the May 2024 death of Christof Frederik, whose mutilated body was found in Otjomuise. The State alleges the accused attacked the intoxicated Frederik, stabbed him 61 times, sexually assaulted him, and destroyed evidence.

23 January 2026 · New Era

Friday 23 January

  1. Two men charged with murder, rape in Christof Frederik case

    Two Windhoek residents have been charged with five counts including murder, two counts of rape, violating a dead body, and obstructing justice in connection with the May 2024 death of Christof Frederik, whose mutilated body was found in Otjomuise. The State alleges the accused attacked the intoxicated Frederik, stabbed him 61 times, sexually assaulted him, and destroyed evidence.

    23 January 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Chess qualifiers determine Namibia's national team contenders

    The 2026 Namibia National Open Chess Championships qualifiers concluded in Windhoek, with the top five players in both open and women's sections advancing to Phase 2 in late February to compete against pre-qualified elite players for spots on the national team that will represent Namibia at the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan in September 2026.

    13 January 2026 · New Era

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