Namibia: Killer of NDF Soldier Unapologetic

Windhoek — The mother of the slain Namibian Defence Force (NDF) lance corporal, John Justice Links, yesterday gave evidence in aggravation in the trial of her son's convicted killer.

She said Ganuseb who was convicted of the crime never showed any remorse nor did he apologise. Engela Links-Gariseb, a teacher in Keetmanshoop, could not hold back her tears as she described her late son as someone who had a zest for life and was always respectful of others. "He would rather help others instead of hurting them," the grieving mother told Judge Kato van Niekerk. She also produced various diplomas and medals the late Links accumulated during his lifetime.

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