Dirty dishes and pulled hair: Roodt in hot water again

Controversial former master hunting guide Brian Roodt of Quality Hunting Safari, who faces multiple charges related to alleged wildlife crimes, finds himself in trouble once again – this time, figuratively, in a chef’s hot soup.Raymond Thourob, a 37-year-old chef at Kaross Farm in the Kamanjab district, yesterday laid an assault charge against Roodt with the Namibian police in Kamanjab.Kaross Farm belongs to British businessman Harvey Boulter, where Roodt was reportedly on a hunting excursion, according to Boulter.Roodt, who is currently out on N$30 000 bail after appearing in various courts on multiple wildlife crime charges, had his master hunting guide licence revoked in July last year.The latest incident reportedly stems from an argument between the chef and Roodt over dirty dishes left in the sink."It’s your job to f**ing wash the dishes," Roodt allegedly told Thourob, according to the chef’s sworn statement.Thourob further alleged that Roodt physically attacked him. "Brian then charged at me, grabbed me by the shirt and said if I had a problem with him, he would hit me. Brian punched me on the cheek with his clenched right fist. After I wrestled myself free, he grabbed me by the hair, pulling out one of my Rasta locks," the statement reads.Thourob also accused Roodt of making racist remarks during the confrontation. "I will beat the dagga [cannabis] out of your black body, you &#039;bastard&#039;."Allegedly, threats were exchanged between the two, after which Roodt reportedly later emerged from his room with a firearm hidden under his shirt and allegedly confronted Thourob again.According to the statement, Roodt said: "Let me leave this farm before I become a second Harvey", referring to the shooting incident in which Boulter’s former farm manager, Gerhard van Wyk, died. Boulter is currently standing trial in the matter. Thourob initially reported the matter to police but did not formally lay a charge at that time.Allegations mount Boulter also described another alleged incident involving Roodt that took place on 13 April, where an altercation broke out over client gratuities."The clients were very happy. They left a tip of US$800. Brian saw it, grabbed the envelope and took the money. He gave US$20 to each staff member and kept the rest for himself," Boulter claimed during a phone interview yesterday. Thourob concluded his statement by requesting police intervention and prosecution. "I did not give anyone the right or permission to assault me. Therefore, I request a police investigation and prosecution in this case."Boulter further confirmed he plans to file a civil suit against Roodt, alleging that "despite the fact that he [Roodt] took his full commission for the hunt, he refused to pay the farm in full and only settled 60% of his invoice, which now compels us to open a civil case to recover the N$83 000 still owed to the farm."Roodt, who was also a finalist in the 2023 Mister Supranational competition, was first arrested on 24 December 2023 and has since appeared in the Dordabis, Outjo and Windhoek courts on various wildlife crime charges.– francoise@nmh.com.na

Dirty dishes and pulled hair: Roodt in hot water again

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