Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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Namibian press · Person

Milton Engelbrecht

Milton Engelbrecht — defence lawyer representing clients in Windhoek High Court proceedings, including mental health evaluation cases.

2021-06-222026-10-06

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

February 2026
16 FebNew Era
Milton Engelbrecht requested that the Namibian Police contact him before engaging with the accused
Source
“Milton Engelbrecht, representing Kasume, requested that the Namibian Police should contact him first before they engage with the accused and that they should not engage with Kasume without his permission.”
Man accused of girlfriend’s murder
14 FebThe Namibian
Milton Engelbrecht represented Kasume during his court appearance
Source
“Kasume, who was represented by defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht during his court appearance, remains in custody in the meantime.”
Kenyan man accused of killing woman in Windhoek
January 2026
28 JanNew Era
Milton Engelbrecht represents Sam
Source
“The State is represented by Antonia Verroef, and Sam by Milton Engelbrecht.”
Bank employee ‘killers’ case deferred
July 2025
14 JulThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht informed the court that Willemse will not apply for bail at this stage
Source
“Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht, who is representing one of the accused, former Namcor supply and logistics manager Cedric Willemse, informed the court that Willemse will not be applying to be granted bail at this stage.”
State opposes bail for Namcor corruption accused
January 2025
16 JanThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht is representing Murangi
Source
“Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht is representing Murangi.”
‘Strong case’ against gym instructor on murder charge
11 JanThe Namibian
Milton Engelbrecht is representing the suspect
Source
“Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht is representing the suspect, and Rowan van Wyk is representing the state.”
Bail hearing of gym instructor accused of ex-girlfriend’s murder postponed to next week
May 2024
3 MayThe Namibian
Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht represented Maasdorp during court appearance
Source
“Maasdorp, who was represented by defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht yesterday, is expected to apply for legal aid before his next court appearance.”
Klein Windhoek murder accused stays in custody
June 2021
22 JunThe Namibian
Fellow defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht stated Diergaardt applied law objectively and was fair in judgements
Source
“"In my opinion she applied the law objectively and she was fair in her judgements, also when it came to sentencing."”
Tributes to magistrate claimed by Covid

Society

Lawyers warn of fraud risks in new domicile certificate system

The News

Following the Ministry of Home Affairs' introduction of domicile certificates for foreign nationals married to Namibian citizens, lawyers have raised concerns about fraudulent documents and marriages of convenience. They warn that the system needs proper checks to prevent fake documents and marriages entered into solely to obtain legal status, and note that Namibian law currently lacks provisions to revoke status even under certain circumstances.

22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

Lawyers warn of fraud risks in new domicile certificate system
Following the Ministry of Home Affairs' introduction of domicile certificates for foreign nationals married to Namibian citizens, lawyers have raised concerns about fraudulent documents and marriages of convenience. They warn that the system needs proper checks to prevent fake documents and marriages entered into solely to obtain legal status, and note that Namibian law currently lacks provisions to revoke status even under certain circumstances.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

State House intruder declared president's patient, detained indefinitely
A Windhoek man found naked in State House in April has been ordered detained in a mental hospital or correctional facility with mental services pending a presidential decision on his release. A psychiatric evaluation concluded he is not fit to stand trial and cannot be held accountable for his actions.
10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 1 September

Defence lawyer withdraws from Windhoek murder trial
Tjizake Murangi (25), accused of murdering his former girlfriend in a knife attack two years ago, will reapply for state-funded legal aid after his defence lawyer withdrew from the case citing conflicting instructions from his client. Murangi faces nine charges including murder and domestic violence-related offences.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

Man convicted of murdering girlfriend in Otjiwarongo knife attack
Protasius Kuvirua (35) was found guilty in the High Court of murdering his girlfriend Auguste Jonas (28) with a knife at her flat in Otjiwarongo on 19 March 2023. He was also convicted of assault by threat after chasing another man while wielding a knife; Jonas died from a stab wound to the heart and had thirteen stab injuries recorded during post-mortem examination.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 13 August

Lawyer delays response to mental evaluation report on accused
Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht says he needs time to consider a psychiatric evaluation report on his client, Giano Seibeb (29), who was arrested at State House in Windhoek on 30 April after allegedly being found naked on the premises. Seibeb's case has been postponed to 4 September.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 5 August

Police detective finds no rape evidence in Walvis Bay murder case
A police detective testified in Windhoek High Court that a post-mortem examination found no evidence that a Walvis Bay resident allegedly murdered in December 2023 had been raped, though he could not exclude the possibility. Two men are on trial for murder, robbery, and rape in the case.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 4 August

Judge rules oral admissions inadmissible in Walvis Bay murder trial
A Windhoek High Court judge has declared inadmissible alleged oral admissions by two men accused of murdering, raping, and robbing a Walvis Bay resident in December 2023, finding that the state failed to prove the accused were informed of their constitutional rights before questioning.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 July

State seeks murder conviction in Otjiwarongo stabbing case
State advocate Maggy Shiyagaya urged the court to convict Prostasius Kuvirua for the murder of Auguste Jonas, whom he allegedly stabbed 13 times with a knife in March 2023 at Otjiwarongo, following an argument after Jonas was found in her bedroom with another man. The State argued the evidence is overwhelming and corroborated by two witnesses who saw the accused leave with a bloody knife and continue stabbing the deceased outside.
21 July 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 10 June

High Court child-rape trial verdict postponed to September
Two Noordoewer men, Dirk von Weidts (75) and Jors Arrie (49), accused of raping a girl aged 10–11 between October 2020 and January 2021, will receive the verdict in their Windhoek High Court trial on 14 September. Judge Naomi Shivute postponed delivery of judgement after hearing closing arguments.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 28 May

Two men deny murder and rape of Walvis Bay resident
Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (22) pleaded not guilty to murder, two counts of rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances in connection with the death of Vernon Gavin (53) in his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. Moses denied being at the home at all, while Van Vuuren admitted being present but said he did not commit the crimes.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

Cellphone evidence contested in Zimbabwean girl murder trial
The ongoing trial of three Zimbabwean nationals accused of murdering nine-year-old Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho in Windhoek has stalled over the admissibility of cellphone evidence; the girl's burned body was found in a skip bin in January 2020, and defence counsel argues the search warrant used to obtain cellphone data invoked an incorrect statutory provision and failed to comply with legal safeguards.
20 May 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 April

Fishrot trial postponed as recusal application stays proceedings
The Fishrot case has been postponed to 24 April 2026 as former justice minister Sakeus Shanghala pursues leave to appeal a ruling dismissing his request for Judge Marelize du Plessis to recuse herself. Ricardo Gustavo's lawyer argues the repeated delays infringe the accused's right to a speedy trial and violate constitutional rights.
16 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 9 April

Murder accused's confession statement read in child death trial
A warning statement from Edward Nkata, accused of murdering nine-year-old Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho in 2020, was read in Windhoek High Court, in which he claims he kicked the child during a confrontation and that she died the next day, after which he and his wife dumped and burned her body in a municipal skip container. Nkata and his wife Caroline, along with the child's mother Rachel Kureva, face charges including murder, violating a dead body, and related offences.
9 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 March

Witness describes alleged abuse at Nkata residence where child died
A neighbour testified in the trial of three accused of killing nine-year-old Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho that she witnessed aggressive beatings of children at the Nkata residence in Windhoek. The witness said she observed one child being hit with a belt and heard screaming that sounded like fear coming from the house, supporting State allegations that the accused kicked and beat the girl with objects, leaving her dead in a garage before her body was disposed of.
27 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

Ex-magistrate Kennedy's bid to dismiss rape charges fails
A former magistrate Jaco Kennedy and co-accused Raymond Cloete have failed in applications to be discharged on most counts in a rape trial before Windhoek High Court; Kennedy was discharged on only one of eight counts he sought to dismiss, while Cloete was unsuccessful on all three counts he applied to be discharged from.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

Kenyan man charged with murder of Namibian woman
Geoffrey Jeff Kasume, a 40-year-old Kenyan national, was charged with the murder of Regina Nambashu Kondombolo (33), whose body was found in her home in Otjomuise's Extension 2. The State opposed bail citing premature investigations, flight risk concerns, and allegations that Kasume may have tampered with evidence at the scene.
16 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 14 February

Kenyan man remanded on murder charge in Windhoek death
A 40-year-old Kenyan man appeared in court on a murder charge related to the death of a 33-year-old woman found in her Windhoek home on Monday. The woman was assaulted and strangled; the accused remains in custody with bail opposed, and his case has been postponed to 24 April for further investigations.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

Two Walvis Bay men charged with murdering bank employee in 2023
Quanito van Vuuren and Moses Sem are accused of murdering, raping, and robbing bank employee Vernon Gavin on 30 December 2023. Their trial date is expected to be set on 29 January 2026 after a pre-trial appearance before the Windhoek High Court.
28 January 2026 · New Era →