A sad story

2 weeks ago I was in the kitchen washing, no not washing, Scrubbing, a pot that I had burnt rice in. I actually saw a flame when I lifted the pot off the plate. And there was smoke. Lots of smoke. Good thing there is no fire sensor in the house… Anyways I was standing there and I was halfway listening to the news on NBC (the only Namibian TV station) when I heard they say the name Noordgrens School. That is the school closest to my house here in Rundu. So I ran into the living room already knowing what the story would be…

Some weeks ago I heard news about the principal at this school resigning from his job before they had time to fire him and he would be unable to work in the school system in Namibia again. He resigned from his position as the principal because he had made a student (here they are called learners) from his school pregnant. I also heard that he gave her HIV and that he had dated her mother before, but that might just be rumors going crazy. They are also saying that he is a ladies man and that he has many girlfriends…That is what happens when you drive a nice car I guess…

He was sent to jail, but was let go on bail before his trial. So now he is being accused for statutory rape. I saw on TV that there were many people that had showed up for the trial. They even showed the principal’s face on TV. I did not get the whole story and what they were saying on TV, but I think this man will be going to jail for some time. I am happy to say. When I went back to the kitchen after the report my host mother said “why did she let this man have sex with her..?” I was like shit! She is actually saying it is the girl’s fault. I said to her that when the principal at your school forces himself on you there is not much one can do. This is not the first time I have heard express that it is the girls fault. It is a foul and disgusting case of abusing one’s power. This girl was defenseless. Even though I don’t know the details of the story, someone must have believed this girl, and this man will not go unpunished for taking advantage of his position.

today: The latest update is that they infact dated... Thats what I heard at least!