Herero woman wins rights over husband's body

Upon hearing attorney, Tshekiso Tshekiso, of Kgalemang Sechele and Associates for the applicant, Lenah Matshwenyego and Stephen Raurau for the first respondent, Josephine Kawamanoka, Justice Moses Chinhengo ordered that the remains of the late Joseph Kawamanoka shall be buried at the Herero burial grounds at Mahalapye.

The remains of the late Joseph Kawamanoka hereof should be in the custody of the applicant and may be taken to the house owned by the deceased and the applicant at Mahalapye where the funeral ceremonies may take place.
"The first respondent and the elders on the first respondent's side are entitled to conduct burial ceremonies and practices of the Herero culture at the home owned by the applicant and the late Joseph Kawamanoka.