Marcelline Murapo speaks on the impact of targeting rape victims online
June 3, 2025
[PODCAST]
As Namibia reels from ongoing revelations in the high-profile case involving former agriculture minister Mac Hengari, the focus is shifting beyond courtrooms—onto our screens. Victims of gender-based violence are being mocked, exposed, and psychologically harmed by social media users who appear to have no sense of boundary or empathy.
The City Police say these online actions are not just immoral—they can be lethal. We’re joined by Superintendent Marcelline Murapo, spokesperson of the Windhoek City Police, to talk about the link between online comments and real-life trauma—and why we all have a role to play in protecting victims.
