Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro discusses the High Court hearing on the Ovaherero paramount chieftaincy
June 12, 2025
[PODCAST]
The High Court is currently hearing arguments over the Ovaherero paramount chieftaincy, a dispute that has deeply divided the community since the late Chief Vekuii Rukoro’s passing in 2021.
With competing claims from Vipuira Kapuuo and Mutjinde Katjiua, the case has ignited legal, political, and cultural tensions, raising serious questions about unity, tradition, and legitimacy within the Ovaherero community.
To unpack the broader implications of this leadership battle and its divisive impact, we werer joined by political analyst Kae Matundu-tjiparuro.
