Keetmanshoop pupil accused of rape appears in court

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2025-05-21
KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2018 – The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA KEETMANSHOOP, 20 August 2018 – The Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 21 MAY (NAMPA) - The 18-year-old pupil who stands accused of raping three minor girls made his first appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
The accused, Jerome Burtze, made his first appearance before Magistrate Unchen Konjore, who postponed his case to 24 June 2025 for further police investigation.
During court hearing, the accused indicated that he will conduct his own defence and that he intents to plead guil...
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