Former Karasburg cops await sentence for sex offences against minor
Two former police officers in Namibia have been convicted of sexual offenses against a minor. They are currently awaiting sentencing at the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of police accountability and the protection of minors within the justice system.
Two former police officers who were convicted of sexual offences involving a girl under the age of 16 are awaiting sentencing at the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court.
Magistrate Unchen Konjore found Steven Dawids (accused one) and Shanney Isaaks (accused two) guilty on charges under the Immoral Practices Act 21 of 1980.
In her judgment, Konjore found Dawids guilty on count one under section 14(a) of the Act, relating to sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16, while acquitting him on count two.
The court found Isaaks guilty on count two and acquitted him on count one.
The offences allegedly occurred between May and September 2018 at or near the Karasburg police barracks.
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