Students marched through streets in three Namibian towns yesterday to demand justice for three murdered girls from Okahandja. The protesters wore black clothes as they remembered Ingrid Maasdorp, 5, Roswind Fabianu, 6, and Beyonce!Kharuxas, 15, whose bodies were found dumped in different areas. They gave a petition to Deputy Education Minister Dino Ballotti, who accepted it for President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Protest leader Rosa Itolua said they stood together against rape and murder that harm families and communities. The petition asks for stronger protection measures such as school security cameras, better safety training for teachers, and faster court cases. It also calls for tougher sentences for criminals and more police presence in communities. Ballotti promised the killings would receive full attention from authorities.
Police commissioner Phillip Haiidengwa urged people to stay alert since suspects remain free. Young protesters spoke about creating safer places where truth wins over silence. At Keetmanshoop, junior mayor Dezy Conradie asked everyone to watch for danger signs and protect each other. Mayor Annelize Knaus promised their concerns would reach the highest officials.
Protest leader Rosa Itolua said they stood together against rape and murder that harm families and communities. The petition asks for stronger protection measures such as school security cameras, better safety training for teachers, and faster court cases. It also calls for tougher sentences for criminals and more police presence in communities. Ballotti promised the killings would receive full attention from authorities.
Police commissioner Phillip Haiidengwa urged people to stay alert since suspects remain free. Young protesters spoke about creating safer places where truth wins over silence. At Keetmanshoop, junior mayor Dezy Conradie asked everyone to watch for danger signs and protect each other. Mayor Annelize Knaus promised their concerns would reach the highest officials.
