Cedric’s comeback: Gin, grace and a grateful liver

So, the court has finally granted bail to one of the suspects in the Enercon–Namcor scandal, Cedric Willemnse – yes, the same Cedric who became a TikTok sensation for his alcohol alchemy and “cocktails of courage”.Welcome back, Cedric. The nation waited. The gin waited. Even your liver waited – and my word, it must be well-rested by now.Although being behind bars cannot be celebrated, Cedric's liver was probably the most relieved apart from that lazy dance.But please, comrade, go easy on it. After all, the liver is not a backup generator; it doesn’t restart instantly after load-shedding.Take it slow. Maybe start with water – the kind that doesn’t come in a bottle with a cork. You’ve had time to detox from court drama, so don’t let the first thing you mix be regret.Namibia loves a comeback story, but let’s make this one sober enough to remember.He’s been one of the most talked-about characters in the Enercon–Namcor saga – not just because of the charges, but because of the sheer theatre of it all. From courtroom whispers to social media trends, Cedric turned what should have been a cautionary tale into content.If corruption scandals were musicals, this one would have its own choreography – complete with Cedric’s lazy post-bail shuffle.And then there’s the small matter of that N$200 000 bail – an expensive ticket for a man whose fame now outpaces his fortune. But in Namibia, even bail has a price tag worthy of a business-class ticket to redemption.Some might call it justice, others, a cover charge for re-entry into public life. Either way, it’s a steep tab for a comeback story.Still, behind the jokes, there’s a lesson hiding in plain sight. We’ve turned accusations of corruption into culture – a spectator sport with comic timing. The accused become celebrities, the hearings become episodes, and justice becomes something to stream, not serve. We meme it, mock it, and then we move on.Cedric’s return should remind us of what this all means: somewhere in the noise and laughter, public trust keeps eroding. When we treat accountability like entertainment, we lose sight of consequence.So yes, Cedric – welcome back to freedom, to the sunshine, to the temptation of the following trending clip. But this time, maybe keep the cocktails theoretical. Freedom, after all, is best served neat – no mixers, no pending charges, and definitely no open tabs.Namibia loves a comeback story. But comrade, let this one be different. Less gin. More grace.Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from all this, it’s that in Namibia, even scandal comes with an open bar.

Cedric’s comeback: Gin, grace and a grateful liver

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Namibian Sun 2025-12-18

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Cedric’s comeback: Gin, grace and a grateful liver

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