21 reactions | Nine newly appointed magistrates took the oath of office on Wednesday and will seek to address the backlog of court cases over the years. In recent years, several magistrate courts have been constructed as the government strengthens the judiciary and improve access to justice. | News Room | Facebook

JUST IN: Outside the Swakopmund Magistrates Court, a crowd gathers to oppose bail for three suspects accused of the shocking sale of a family dog for street meat, known locally as kapana. Heartbroken dog owner Catherine Titus, in tears, called for justice, saying such cruelty must be stopped and punished to deter future crimes. Video Adam Hartman #Erongo #ErongoTalk | Erongo