Three of the four suspects involved in the theft and sale of two Rottweiler dogs in Swakopmund made their first appearance at the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court today.

They were each granted bail of N$3,000.

The fourth suspect, who is underage, was released into the care of his parents.

Popular Ma|Gaisa producer Bonny Araeb (38) has been arrested on allegations of rape.

Araeb appeared on Friday at the Swakopmund Magistrates Court.

It is alleged that he raped two minors, aged 4 and 5, on several occasions during November and December of last year.