Dippenaar sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in landmark case

NAMPA

2024-08-23

SWAKOPMUND, 23 August 2024 - Jandre Dippenaar pictured with his defence team after he was sentenced in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 23 AUG (NAMPA) – Magistrate Gaynor Poulton has sentenced Jandre Dippenaar to 15 years in prison on six counts of murder in connection with a motor vehicle accident that occurred nearly 10 years ago.
This marks the first time in Namibia that someone is found guilty of murder for causing a fatal car accident.
On the first and second charges which were reckless and negligent driving, the 41-year-old Dippenaar received fines of N.dollars...

Restricted content

SWAKOPMUND, 23 August 2024 - Jan Carlo and Susan Horn pictured with Antonia Joschko after the sentencing of Jandre Dippenaar in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on Friday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 23 August 2024 - Jan Carlo and Susan Horn leaving the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court where 41-year-old Jandre Dippenaar was sentenced to a 15 years imprisonment after he was found guilty on six counts of murder, as well as reckless driving and driving without a valid driver’s licence. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Swakopmund court

Community

Oshikoto leadership pays tribute to //Khamuxab at Outjo

2026-06-03 14:13:05

New genocide reparations advocacy forum launched

2026-06-02 14:19:07

Geingos not confirmed for Ondangwa event for women

2026-06-02 12:09:29

Namibia reviews three-decade-old immigration law

2026-06-01 16:06:30

DNA testing backlog hits 7 000 cases

2026-06-01 13:55:05

Fatal crash and multiple arrests recorded at Zambezi

2026-05-31 17:36:42

NamPol records three murders over weekend

2026-05-31 17:23:56

Suicides recorded at Otjiwarongo, Otavi military bases

2026-05-30 14:36:34

Sacred sites require protection: Ngurare

2026-05-29 18:51:53

Witbooi urges youth to protect cultural identity amid modernisation

2026-05-29 17:07:58

Woman gets 35 years for double murder and arson

2026-05-29 15:36:52

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 03 JUNE 2026 - Mindsinaction STEAM Coordinator, Petrus Amutenya. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 01 June 2026 - The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) in partnership with Air Connect Namibia received a significant boost on Monday with the arrival of the inaugural Edelweiss direct flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to the Hosea Kutako International Airport. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 JUN (NAMPA) – Kavehoerer Chris Murangi and Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana of the newly launched Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum (GRAF). (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

GOBABIS - Gobabis Sport Club (SC) head coach Karee Hengari says his team gained valuable experience from participating in the NFA Cup despite their early exit from the country’s premier cup competition. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 2 JUN (NAMPA) – Kahoerere Chris Murangi (left) and Meuta Ua-Ndjarakana (right) of the newly launched Genocide Reparations Advocacy Forum (GRAF). The forum aims to complement existing efforts in the campaign for reparations from the German government regarding the 1904–1908 genocide. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

ARANOS, 02 June 2026 - Aranos Town Council chairperson, Jacoba Viljoen. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OPUWO, 02 June 2026 - Youth activist Intelligent Katire. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA