Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp ordered all secondary schools to join a march against child violence on April 29. Students not marching must do awareness activities at school instead. Steenkamp visited Okahandja with President Nandi-Ndaitwah after three young girls died there. School officials created safety guidelines during an emergency meeting.
Teachers discussed how to handle trauma affecting students. They reviewed the national safe schools framework, which covers violence, bullying, and other problems. The deputy education minister will accept a petition from locals during the peaceful protest. Steenkamp asked community members not to hide the criminals responsible for these crimes.
Police commander Phillip Haiidengwa said officers caught suspects linked to the killings. The cases of two school children appear similar because of how they happened. Officials offered a N$50,000 reward for helpful information. Five foreign detectives work on these cases with extra Special Reserve Force members patrolling the streets. Community leader Gareb Gaseb said the town postponed its tourism expo because of the murders.
Teachers discussed how to handle trauma affecting students. They reviewed the national safe schools framework, which covers violence, bullying, and other problems. The deputy education minister will accept a petition from locals during the peaceful protest. Steenkamp asked community members not to hide the criminals responsible for these crimes.
Police commander Phillip Haiidengwa said officers caught suspects linked to the killings. The cases of two school children appear similar because of how they happened. Officials offered a N$50,000 reward for helpful information. Five foreign detectives work on these cases with extra Special Reserve Force members patrolling the streets. Community leader Gareb Gaseb said the town postponed its tourism expo because of the murders.
