Kavango man to admit he murdered mother
Madjuta Kuwema, a 36-year-old man, is set to plead guilty in the Windhoek High Court to the murder of his mother and the attempted murder of his father. The incident occurred in November 2024 in the Kavango East region.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of domestic violence and familial conflict within the region, drawing attention to the judicial process for violent crimes.
A Kavango East region resident who is accused of murdering his mother and trying to kill his father nearly two years ago intends to admit guilt on two charges he is facing in the Windhoek High Court.
During an appearance by murder accused Madjuta Kuwema (36) in the High Court at Windhoek Correctional Facility on Tuesday, deputy prosecutor general Antonia Verhoef informed judge Philanda Christiaan that Kuwema’s lawyer has indicated that Kuwema intends to plead guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder.
Kuwema is also charged with a count of assault by threat, which the state intends to withdraw, Verhoef said.
The state is alleging that Kuwema murdered his mother, Kwerupu Kathunda (68), at Shamungwa, a village in the Mukwe area of the Kavango East region, on 23 November 2024.
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