Man charged with pig theft

GOBABIS – A 32-year-old man who allegedly stole a pig and a shade net appeared in the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court on charges of stock theft and theft on Wednesday.

Jacob Gariseb is accused of stealing these items from a farmer, Gert Kotze, on April 3 this year. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.Kotze said in his testimony that he estimated his pig’s value at about N$1 600, and the shade net at about N$ 1 200.Another man, Christiaan Haoseb, has already been sentenced for his role in the crime.Magistrate Johannes Shuuveni adjourned the case until September 28.He pleaded not guilty to both charges.Kotze said in his testimony that he estimated his pig’s value at about N$1 600, and the shade net at about N$ 1 200.Another man, Christiaan Haoseb, has already been sentenced for his role in the crime.Magistrate Johannes Shuuveni adjourned the case until September 28.