Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Selma Iyambo
Published on 2024-04-06 06:00:00
The senior staff member of a local newspaper has been accused of assaulting a radio reporter and has opened a countercase, as confirmed by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. The manager filed a case of assault by threat in Windhoek in response to the radio reporter’s case of common assault, which she filed at the Otjomuise Police Station earlier in the week. It was revealed that the two individuals had been in an on-and-off relationship.
The radio reporter alleged that this was not the first time she had been assaulted by the manager, although it was the first time she had decided to press charges. The incident took place on 1 April during an argument at a residence in Khomasdal, which escalated into a physical altercation. No arrests have been made, and police investigations are ongoing.
When asked for a comment, the radio reporter declined to share her side of the story at that moment. Meanwhile, the manager stated that he reserved the right to take further action against her. He mentioned that their relationship had deteriorated since March 8, when he tried to end things, leading to multiple incidents of assault between them, with him claiming to have acted in self-defense.
The manager expressed concerns about the radio reporter’s behavior, stating that she had threatened him with knives in the past. He recounted an incident over the Easter weekend where she was seen with a large knife by a tenant, resulting from his attempt to cut ties with her.
The manager also explained that the radio reporter had made veiled threats about the perception of men accused of gender-based violence. He stated that she had warned him that if a man faced these accusations, he would be automatically deemed guilty in the court of public opinion. This dynamic in their relationship had made him cautious and wary of her behavior.
In light of these events, the manager decided to pursue legal action to protect himself and address the allegations made against him. Both parties are adamant about their positions, and the situation remains unresolved as the investigation progresses.
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