Farm Murders

Thousands of White Families who own both farms and land across Africa have been murdered in most brutal ways. Yet Marxist-Communist ANC "Killer the Boer - Kill the Farmer" anti-White propaganda rages on, prompted by malicious lies from numerous Maoist "You Stole or Land" campaigns.

Farm attack, owner injured by 3 panga wielding attackers, Magaliesmoot

Published by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 23rd April 2020

A farm attack took place on 22 April 2020, at 02:20, on a smallholding in Magaliesmoot, Gauteng province of South Africa. The owner was woken after hearing people in his home, he was then attacked by a suspect wielding a panga. Three attackers gained entrance by removing the putty from the glass door of the home. During the assault he sustained minor injuries. It was reported that one suspect was arrested on scene. The police are investigating, there is no other information available at this stage.

Limpopo farm attack: FF Plus concerned about increase in attacks

Published by FF Plus, South Africa News on 21st April 2020

The FF Plus in Limpopo is concerned about the rise in farm attacks and murders during the period of lockdown after Mrs Joekie Nortjé (82) and her son Johan (62) were attacked by four suspects on their farm Nooitgedacht outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo just after 07:00 on the morning of 20 April 2020. This is the second attack on the elderly lady and her son in less than a year. This attack serves as clear proof that the police force cannot do its duties properly without the help and support of farm and neighbourhood watch groups and community policing forums, especially during the Covid-19 lockdown period.

Farm attack: Elderly pair badly injured by 4 attackers, Louis Trichardt

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 20th April 2020

Shortly after 07:00 on the morning of 20 April 2020, a violent farm attack took place in Die Skuur, on the outskirts of Louis Trichardt, Limpopo province, South Africa. Mrs Nortje (82), who stays with her son (62) went out of her home to feed her farm animals. Four attackers, that were already inside the property, attacked Mrs Nortje and assaulted her whilst demanding money. Mr Nortje was then also attacked. Both sustained several wounds that were inflicted with knives and an iron pipe and were both taken to hospital in a serious condition. A safe was removed from the house as well as an unknown amount of cash. On 27 May 2019, they were also attacked by four suspects who pretended to be customers on the same farm. Louis Trichardt SAPS and all role players were very quickly on the scene after information about the attack was received. Follow up operations for the suspects are being conducted.

Wanted suspect: Brutal 2014 rape and murder of game farm owner, South Africa

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 20th April 2020

After the brutal rape and murder of a game farm owner (58), who was viciously attacked, stabbed numerous times, raped and murdered on her game lodge outside Northam, Limpopo province, South Africa on 19 July 2014, the South African Police Service is on the hunt for Zimbabwean national. Due to his nationality and the fact that he could have gone back over the border to Zimbabwe or another neighboring state, Interpol has issued a red notice (warrant of arrest) for him. 30 year old ANDREW NDLOVU, also known as “Andrea Druza” who was born on 6 February 1990, in Gweru, Zimbabwe. The suspect was employed by the victim. Her body was discovered the following day, in a pool of blood, by her employees.

Woman (85) brutally murdered in her Riviersonderend home

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 17th April 2020

A farm murder took place on Wednesday 15 April 2020, at 21:30. Rienie Verster (85) was found in her home in Hoop street, Riviersonderend, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. She had been murdered during a farm attack where only food and cigarettes were taken. olice made the discovery and are questioning a 38 year old suspect. There is no other information available at this stage. The investigation continues.

Farm attack: Woman (79) seriously injured by 3 attackers, Vanderbiljpark

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 15th April 2020

The 79 year old Mrs Polla du Plessis was seriously injured in a home invasion attack which took place on a smallholding outside Vanderbijlpark in the early hours of Tuesday morning 14 April 2020. She stays in her own house on the property with her two sons who have their own houses. Three attackers broke down the safety gate of the front door as well as the front door around 04:00, went down the passage, kicked open the sleeping room door and viciously attacked the woman, assaulting her until she lay motionless. The attackers fled with just a cellphone. Mrs Du Plessis was taken to hospital by her children with serious injuries to her face and arms. Her nose was also broken. There have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Visual analysis: Farm attacks and farm murders in South Africa, Jan-March 2020

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 2nd April 2020

In this presentation by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa we see a visual analysis of farm attacks and farm murders that have occurred in South Africa for the period 1 January to end March 2020. There have been a staggering 82 farm attacks and 12 farmers have been murdered during these violent attacks. The presentation includes the number of attacks, the time, place and province as well as the number of attackers involved, what was stolen and how many attacks resulted in the murder of a farmer.

35 Farm attacks and 6 farm murders in South Africa – March 2020

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 2nd April 2020

During the month of March 2020 there were six farm murders and thirty five farm attacks in South Africa, whilst five farm attacks were successfully averted. During the month of February 2020 there were eight farm murders and 31 farm attacks in South Africa, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted. During the month of January 2020, there were seventeen farm attacks in South Africa. During this period only two farm attacks were successfully averted. Thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attack were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders in South Africa.

Farm attack, farmer overpowered, repeatedly stabbed by attackers, Paarl

Published by SAT - South Africa WC, South Africa News on 29th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 28 March 2020,at 02:00 in Paarl, in the Nieuwe drift area, Western Cape province of South Africa. An elderly man (60) was attacked, assaulted and stabbed by four attackers in his home. The farmer who went outside to investigate strange noises on his farm was overpowered and stabbed in his head and back by the assailants. The Drakenstein Farm Watch medical responders tried to stop the bleeding and decided, in absence of an ambulance, to transport the victim themselves to hospital. Despite the efforts of the farm watch and SAPS K9 unit the suspects escaped. There have since been no arrests.

Farm attack, attackers return 2 days later, completely ransack farm, Cullinan

Published by SAT Articles, South Africa News on 29th March 2020

Two teenage students were both shot in the leg last Monday night, 23 March 2020, at 20:10, in Doringkraal, during a farm attack in Cullinan, Gauteng province of South Africa, when six young students were having a braai on a farm were overpowered by a gang of attackers. On Wednesday night 25 March 2020, the gang returned and carried the farm empty after their first attack was not fully successful. The attackers said on Monday that they were going to wait for the owner, Jacques du Toit. But on Wednesday night the gang returned and stole everything they could lay their hands on. They even stole the farm’s small tractors and the curtains of the farm house. The generator which they left abandoned on Monday in the Land Cruiser was stolen this time. Nobody was in the farm house during the second robbery. There have been no arrests.

Farm attack, elderly farmer shot, survives second attack, Lothair

Published by FF Plus, South Africa News on 27th March 2020

An elderly farmer from Mpumalanga was attacked and seriously injured on his farm between Ermelo and Lothair for the second time. The attack took place at about 18:00 on 26 March 2020. The FF Plus is calling on all farmers in the province and elsewhere not to relax their vigilance during the 21-day lockdown period. Mr Jan Randall (75), a well-known and respected cattle farmer from the farm Lothair, was wounded in the leg when robbers attacked and robbed him. Mr Randall was able to escape and sped away from the scene. He is currently being treated in hospital and his condition is reportedly serious. Mr Randall was previously also seriously injured when he was attacked on his farm in 2018. The FF Plus wishes Mr Randall good luck and a speedy recovery.

Farmer (77) tied up, wife brutally raped and tortured with blowtorch, Belfast

Published by Oorgrens Veiligheid, South Africa News on 27th March 2020

A horrific and brutal farm attack took place on 26 March 2020, at 20:00 in Groenvlei, in Belfast, Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Three attackers, two of which were armed, forced the farm workers into the home of a seventy seven year old farmer, assaulted and tied them up. They then attacked the farmers wife. The farmers wife was brutally tortured with a blowtorch whilst the attackers demanded money and was then also violently raped with an object. The attackers then ransacked the home and fled in the farmers bakkie leaving everyone tied up. After some time they managed to free themselves and call for assistance. The farmers wife has been admitted to hospital for treatment. There is no other information available at this stage. There have been no arrests.

Horrific Heunis farm attack and murder, attacker found guilty

Published by AfriForum, South Africa News on 26th March 2020

AfriForum welcomes the decision by the Northern Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on 24 March 2020 to find Justice Sethlangu guilty of the murder of Johan Heunis, murdered husband of Mariandra Heunis. AfriForum’s Trauma Support Unit has been supporting Mariandra and her family since 2017. Sethlangu shot Johan continuously in the head – in front of his pregnant wife and four-year-old daughter on 1 October 2016 on the Heunis’s smallholding in the Kameeldrift area. Judge William Letsoalo also found Sethlangu guilty on three charges of housebreaking with the intent to rob, as well as on a charge of the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Johan Kloppers, a trauma support officer at AfriForum se Trauma Support Unit, has been providing emotional support as well as trauma counselling to Mariandra and her family since 2017. A representative of AfriForum accompanied her to court every day, while AfriForum supported her in preparing for court because she was subpoenaed to testify. According to Kloppers, AfriForum and the Heunis family welcomes the fact that justice prevailed in the end. “It has been a long road up to this point and AfriForum’s Trauma Support Unit will continue to provide the Heunis family with emotional support. Although the trauma of the farm attack left a permanent scar on the Heunis family, it brings some comfort to know that at least one of the farm attackers must now pay for his actions. AfriForum becomes involved in cases like this one to ensure that justice prevails and to support victims of these horrible crimes,” Klopper concludes.

Suspect arrested after farmer murdered whilst patrolling his farm, Giyani

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 25th March 2020

The Preliminary police investigations indicate that the farmer left his home at about 02:00, driving in his motor vehicle to patrol his farm and also to look for cattle. The family was surprised when he didn’t return home. The gruesome discovery of the farmers body with gunshot and stab wounds was made on the morning of 12 February 2020 at about 06:00. The Police in Giyani were notified about the incident by community members and responded immediately. On arrival at the crime scene, along the R529 road next to Maphata Village, the lifeless body of Soyaphi Thomas Nkuna (63) from Mageva village in the Dzumeri area was found. Nkuna was a former teacher at Kheto N’umalo high school in Giyani and had since taken up farming. The deceased’s Nissan Hard body motor vehicle, was recovered shortly after the incident around the City of Polokwane. A 35-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the murder.

Niekerkshoop farm attack and torture, 1 of 6 suspects arrested

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 25th March 2020

Police in Niekerkshoop have arrested one of six armed suspects who attacked, assaulted and burnt a 60-year-old farmer in Niekerkshoop with an iron whilst having him tied up on the morning of 18 March 2020. During the attack some of the farm workers were also seriously assaulted. The six armed suspects accosted a farmer at his farm house and then fled with his single cab Toyota bakkie which was recovered by the police about 15 kilometers outside Griekwastad towards Groblershoop. The victim was hospitalized. A suspect was arrested on 24 March 2020 and is expected to appear before the Niekerkshoop court on 26 March 2020. Members of the public are urged to urgently contact the police with information about the whereabouts of the five robbers who are still on the run.

Farm murder follows livestock theft: Farmers must prioritize own safety

Published by FF Plus, South Africa News on 24th March 2020

It came to the FF Plus’s attention that a farmer from Helpmekaar, Elandskraal near Dundee in KwaZulu Natal was murdered last week after livestock was allegedly stolen from him earlier that same day. Mr Collin Leslie Brits (65) from the farm Criagmillar in the Elandskraal region was attacked and shot dead in his farmhouse while he was making coffee. Earlier that day, he and his farm workers had been out searching for cattle that were presumably stolen.

Farm attack, 6 teenagers overpowered, 2 shot, Doringkraal, Cullinan

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 24th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 23 March 2020, at 20:10, in Doringkraal, Cullinan, Gauteng province of South Africa. Six victims between the ages of 18 and 19 years old were attacked while they were having a braai just outside their lapa by five armed men. One of the boys was shot through the leg and the bullet ended up in a girl’s leg. The girl is currently at hospital and waiting to be operated. A Land cruiser was stolen during the attack but dumped in a field nearby, the attackers then fled on foot in the direction of Refilwe. Police are investigating the attack but there have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Three farm murderers appear in Naboomspruit court

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 24th March 2020

The three arrested suspects in this matter, Tatenda Lebogang Mongwenya aged 32, Lyod Madumba aged 28 and Yaganias Saga aged 30, have appeared before the Naboomspruit District Court on 23 March 2020, on charges of house robbery, attempted murder, murder, possession of suspected stolen properties and possession of firearm and ammunition without license. They were all denied bail and their cases were postponed to 25 March 2020, for formal bail application and for further police investigations. During the arrest, the following items were recovered: one firearm with loaded magazine and two live ammunition, tools, two sports bags, one school bag full of clothes. These suspects were arrested during a sting Joint Operation comprised of SAPS Naboomspruit and Roedtan, the Saps Modimolle K9 Unit with the support from the Community Police Forum (CPF), HPG Trackers and the Local farmers with three Air wing support soon after the incident that took place in the early hours of Friday, 20 March 2020 at about 02:30 in a farm outside Naboomspruit. It is alleged that the suspects intruded in this farmhouse, assaulted and killed an elderly man, Mr Alwyn Petrus Van Zyl, aged 79, and severely injuring a 66-year-old woman, before they stole a number of valuable items including cellphones and fled the scene. The origin of the recovered firearm and ammunition will be determined by the ongoing Police investigations.

Farm attack: Farmer assaulted, tied up, firearms robbed, Driekop

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 23rd March 2020

A farm attack took place on 23 March 2020, at 05:50, on Driekop farm, near Tweeling, in the Free State province of South Africa. Four attackers, two of which were carrying pistols, overpowered a man who went outside to investigate why his dogs were barking. The man was assaulted and tied up. The attackers ransacked the home and fled with his vehicle, which has since been recovered in Reitz. Two shotguns, two revolvers and three hunting rifles were also robbed during the attack. There is no other information available at this stage. The Tweeling police are investigating the attack. And there have been no arrests.

Farm attack: Woman badly injured, locked in freezer overnight, Leeudoringstad

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 23rd March 2020

A brutal farm attack took place on Sunday night 22 March 2020, at 19:00, in Leeudoringstad, Koedoesdraai, near the Vaalriver bridge, in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. A female farmer was attacked by an unknown number of attackers, assaulted, badly cut with a knife and locked in a freezer. The woman was only discovered the following morning and has been hospitalized. There is a lookout for the vehicle used in the attack, a White BMW with reg number DZX078L. There is no other information available at this stage. And there have been no arrests.

Groblersdal man becomes 6th elderly person murdered in a week in SA

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 22nd March 2020

Koos Dreyer (76) was found murdered in his house, corner of Tambotie and Ockert street, Groblersdal on Friday night 20 March at around 23:00. His body was found in the bathroom and there were signs of a violent struggle in the TV room, bathroom and garage. The motive for the murder is unknown at the moment and Police was on the scene and investigating.

This latest murder follows the following murders that all happened in the past week:

• Alwyn van Zyl (79), whose family has farmed on the family farm at Bad se Loop, between Nylstroom and Naboomspruit for generations, was murdered by farm attackers who tied his hands and feet and then strangled him on his bed on Thursday night 19 March 2020. His wife was tied up and assaulted in another room during the attack.
• Charles Hart (75) was found beaten to death in his farmhouse in the Henderson area, Toise, between Cathcart and Stutterheim, EC on Sunday 15 March 2020.
• Colin Leslie Britz (65) was shot and killed by farm attackers in his farm house in the Elandskraal area, Dundee, KZN on Monday 16 March, 2020.
• Neels Combrink (60) was attacked on his farm at Niekerkshoop, Northern Cape on Wednesday 18 March, 2020 and tortured when he was burned with a hot clothes iron on his stomach.
• The bodies of a retired church minister and his wife, Dominee Hannes Beukes (70) and Ibel Beukes (67), were discovered locked in the boot of their car, which was found in a field near the Bethal dam. A passing motor cyclist discovered the vehicle late in the afternoon and alerted Police. A spokesman for the Police said the couple left their house to drop their domestic worker off at Emzinoni which is a small township outside of Bethal. They were never seen alive again and their bodies had visible and serious injuries.
• Meanwhile the investigating officer in the Beukes murder case has informed the media that the Police is looking for Francois Pretorius in connection with the case.

He is considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen driving a silver VW Polo reg nr JMB980MP. Anyone with information can contact WO Nico Veldman of the Bethal Police at 079 396 3652.

Third elderly farmer murdered within a week in South Africa

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 22nd March 2020

Alwyn van Zyl (79) from Bad se Loop, between Modimolle (Nylstroom) and Mookgohong (Naboomspruit) became the third elderly farmer to be murdered within a week when his hands and feet were first tied with cloth before he was strangled on his bed on the night of 19 March, 2020, just before midnight. His wife Rene (66) was also tied up but the attackers, at least 6 black males, only assaulted her but did not kill her. Mrs Van Zyl slept in another room because Mr Van Zyl uses an oxygen mask at night. Mrs Van Zyl, who was tied up in her room, said the attackers demanded money and firearms. In the end they fled with small items like phones and clothing. Mrs Van Zyl, who was not seriously injured but severely traumatized, managed to untie herself and walked about 300 meters to the house of a farm worker who called the children of Van Zyl.

Members of the Heritage Protection Group (HPG), a volunteer group, searched for the attackers the whole night in bushes on the farm after following their tracks. This latest farm murder follows the brutal murder of Charles Hart (75) who was found beaten to death in his farm house in the Henderson area, Toise, between Cathcart and Stutterheim, EC on Sunday 15 March 2020. Collin Leslie Britz (65) was also shot and killed by farm attackers in his farm house in the Elandskraal area, Dundee, KZN on Monday 16 March, 2020. Neels Combrink (60) was also attacked on his farm at Niekerkshoop, Northern Cape on Wednesday 18 March, 2020 and tortured when he was burned with a hot clothes iron on his stomach.

In all these attacks large groups of black male attackers were involved and items like firearms and phones stolen.

Farm attack, operation tracks down 9 attackers, Marquad

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 20th March 2020

Marquad detectives, flanked by Tactical Response Team, embarked on an intelligence driven operation in the early hours of 19 March 2020, at 03:00. This follows a burglary incident at Silas farm on 1 March 2020, and a farm attack and house robbery at Trommel Farm on the 5 March 2020, where a 77-year-old female victim was attacked, tied up and robbed of two firearms, ammunition, laptops and jewelry. At the end of the operation, 9 suspects aged between 20 and 26 were arrested. Three were charged with house robbery, one charged with burglary, two charged with illegal possession of ammunition and possession of firearms, and three for rape. The ones arrested for rape allegedly raped a girlfriend of one of the house robbery suspects after they had a fallout on stolen goods. Their homes were searched respectively and one hundred and thirty live rounds of ammunition, two firearms, i.e a revolver and a 9mm pistol and other suspected stolen goods were recovered and confiscated . Suspects will appear in Marquad Magistrate court on Monday, 23 March 2020.

Farm attack, farmer (60) assaulted, tortured with iron, Niekerkshoop

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 18th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 18 March 2020, at 10:00 in Niekerkshoop, Northern Cape province of South Africa. A farmer was overpowered on his farm by six armed attackers, assaulted and burnt with an iron whilst having being tied up. Some of the farm workers were also seriously assaulted during the attack. The farmer has been admitted to hospital. The attackers robbed the farmers single cab bakkie during the attack which was later found abandoned near Griekwastad. Police are investigating the attack, but there have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

18 Farm attacks and 2 farm murders in South Africa 1-15 March 2020

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 18th March 2020

In the first fifteen days of March 2020, there have been 18 farm attacks and two farm murders in South Africa, whilst three farm attacks were successfully averted. During the month of February 2020 there were eight farm murders and 31 farm attacks in South Africa, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted. During the month of January 2020, there were seventeen farm attacks in South Africa. During this period only two farm attacks were successfully averted. Thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attack were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders in South Africa.

Farm murder, farmer attacked and brutally murdered, Elandskraal

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 16th March 2020

A brutal farm murder took place on 16 March 2020, in Elandskraal, near Dundee, in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa. The attack took place between 14:00 and 15:00 on a farm where Collin Britz was murdered by an unknown number of attackers. Farm workers heard shots and on further investigation discovered the murder scene. It is presumed that Britz was ambushed when he arrived at his farm. The local farmers and SAPS responded but there have been no arrests. A rifle and a hand gun were robbed during the assault. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm murder: Attackers brutally slay man, have party in home, Toise

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 15th March 2020

A brutal farm murder took place on 14 March 2020, between Stutterheim and Cathcart on a farm is a little way outside Stutterheim in the Toise area in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Charlie Hart Bittern Henderson was overpowered at his home by an unknown number of attackers. Evidence found at the scene, when Harts body was discovered on the morning of 15 March 2020, indicate that the attackers had some sort of a party which included a lot of alcohol consumption and according to information a very severe and cruel murder scene was discovered. The farmer was brutally slain before the attackers fled the scene in his Land Cruiser that was later found burnt out at Crossroads at the Rexfield and Toise intersection. There is no other information available at this stage. The police are investigating the attack and murder.

Farm attack: Elderly couple assaulted, two attackers shot, Geluk

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 12th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 12 March 2020, at about 08:00, in Geluk, in the North West province of South Africa. An elderly couple were overpowered in their home by three attackers, one of which was armed. The elderly woman was hit in then face with the firearm during the assault. The attackers fled with a number of items robbed during the attack. Two of the attackers were shot and wounded in a follow up operation and the third is still on the run. The successful operation by PPS, the farming community, CCPG, RM members, Tactical K9 Africa followed up on the attackers who were tracked for a few km before taking refuge in thick brush and marshland. A Shootout took place with the attackers and two of them were wounded. The operation made use of three helicopters including support from the SAPS and their air wing. There is no other information available at this stage.

Bothaville farm attack: Gerrie Labuschagne has sadly passed away

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 12th March 2020

A farmer of Bothaville in the Free State died of complications from injuries sustained during a farm attack in December 2017. The wife of Gerrie Labuschagne (64), Annetjie, confirmed that Gerrie has died. The couple was attacked on their farm Normandie, on the Humansvlakte on 3 December 2017. They had just arrived back from church and had stopped under the carport when the three black male attackers attacked them and beat Gerrie over the head with a steel pipe repeatedly. Annetjie could get hold of her firearm and wounded one attacker after which the attackers fled. The 3 attackers were arrested in the vicinity when farmers in the area responded. The 3 attackers are still on trial. One of the attackers worked on the farm he attacked. A friend of Gerrie, Thinus Barnard, told the media that Gerrie was a fit and healthy farmer until he was attacked. Gerrie sustained serious head injuries in the attack and could not walk after a while. His wife was not able to look after him full time and he was admitted to a care facility in Bothaville. That is where he now died and now his name will have to be added to the farm murder memorial containing the names of about 2000 farmers who have been murdered after the unbanning of the ANC. One wonders why Agri SA, the purported association for farmers never says anything about this slaughter of members of their profession. Dan Kriek, a self declared ” progressive” farmer rather gave a very expensive South Devon stud bull to Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday 8 March 2020, in Tweeling, the same Ramaphosa who denied that there are ANY farm murders whilst he was on a visit to New York in 2018.

Farm attack, IPID investigator killed during house robbery, Cullinan

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 11th March 2020

An investigating officer attached to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate was fatally shot on the morning of 10 March 2020, during a robbery at his house in De Ruxia, a smallholding in Jakkalsdans, Cullinan, North of the Capital City, Pretoria. At approximately 3:30 a group of men arrived at the plot and held 46 year old Mr Mandla Mahlangu and a worker at gunpoint. The suspects shot Mr Mahlangu and fled taking with them Mr Mahlangu’s White Nissan Hardbody NP300 bakkie, Registration JD23XFGP and some household items. The Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit is investigating robbery as a possible motive. No arrests have as yet been made.

Farm attack, family overpowered by attackers, man stabbed, Richmond

Published by Arrive Alive, South Africa News on 8th March 2020

A farm attack took place on Friday night 6 March 2020, at 22:00, on a farm in Richmond near Pietermaritzburg, in the Kwazulu natal province of South Africa. Netcare 911 responded to reports of a robbery at the farm after a family had been attacked in their home. An adult male had sustained a moderate injury after being stabbed by a sharp object. The patient was treated on scene by an Advanced life support paramedic and once stabilised was transported by ambulance to hospital for further treatment. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating.

Farm attack: Elderly woman tied up, firearms stolen, Marquard

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 8th March 2020

A farm attack took place on Thursday 5 March 2020, at 18:30.on the farm Trommel in the Marquard district, Free State province of South Africa. Mrs Gilliam Van Rensburg, who is deep in her seventies, was attacked by three black males in the home on her farm after the dogs barked and she went to investigate. She was assaulted and tied up by the attackers. The daughter of Mrs Van Rensburg arrived during the attack and saw something was wrong. The attackers fled when they realized they had been seen. The attackers fled on foot. They stole three firearms from the house. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, cattle guard seriously assaulted by attackers, Leeuwfontein

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 8th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 3 March 2020, in Leeuwfontein, Gauteng province of South Africa. A cattle guard was attacked by at least two suspects who seriously assaulted him. The victim was treated on the scene and the police eventually arrived after first refusing to attend the scene. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, two attackers open fire on farmer, Losloperfontein

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 6th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 27 February 2020, in Losloperfontein, North West province of South Africa. A farmer was shot at by two armed suspects. Fortunately the shots missed. After the attack a follow-up operation was launched.

Farm attack, 2 attackers assault woman alone at home, Hekpoort

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 6th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 26 February 2020, in Hekpoort, Gauteng province of South Africa. A woman was attacked by two young suspects. She managed to alert her husband who wasn’t home at the time, who in turn alerted the security company. This caused the attackers to flee the scene and whilst the woman did not sustain serious injuries, she was left traumatised by the attack. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, two victims assaulted and tied up in their farmhouse, Mahikeng

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 6th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 26 February 2020, in Mahikeng, North West province of South Africa. Two victims were attacked, assaulted and tied up in their farmhouse in the middle of the night. Various firearms and a vehicle were robbed during the attack.

Farm attack: Victim and his son assaulted, tied up, Roossenekal

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 6th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 20 February 2020, in Roossenekal, Limpopo province of South Africa. Three armed suspects attacked the victim and his son and tied them up. Phones and a bakkie were robbed during the attack. No serious injuries reported were reported, the police are investigating but there have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Another farm attack highlights necessity of community safety networks

Published by FF Plus, South Africa News on 5th March 2020

The latest farm attack on an elderly woman from Verkykerskop in the Free State once again emphasises the absolute necessity for more effective rural safety, effective local safety networks and good cooperation with the police. Jan van Niekerk, FF Plus provincial leader in the Free State, was at the scene after safety networks had received a call for help. Two of the three attackers were apprehended by farmers in cooperation with the police who had responded to the attack.

Farm Attack, elderly man hospitalised after panga attack, Kareepoort

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 4th March 2020

A farm attack took place on 4 March 2020, at 04:30, in Kareepoort, Brits, North West Province of South Africa. One of at least four attackers overpowered an elderly man, Kerneels du Plessis (73), when he went outside to check on the gas supply around 05:00 on Wednesday morning. The other attackers then appeared and assaulted the man with a panga that they found in his vehicle. His wife heard the commotion, ran into the house and locked herself in the bedroom. The victim’s son also came to his father’s aid, after which the attackers fled the scene on foot. It seems only gas bottles were taken. The victim was taken to Mediclinic, and him and his family have been left severely traumatized by the attack. There is no other information available at this stage. No arrests have been made.

Farm attack, farmers rally after woman tied up by 3 attackers, Verkykerskop

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 3rd March 2020

A farm attack took place on the morning of 3 March 2020, in Verkykerskop in the Karkloof district of the Free State province of South Africa. The town is situated 40 km from Harrismith. Three attackers overpowered a woman, tied her up and robbed firearms, phones and money. Local farmers rallied in a well organised operation and tracked down and arrested two of the attackers, the third suspect is still being sought with the assistance of a private helicopter. There is no other information available at this stage.

8 Farm murders, 31 farm attacks in South Africa during February 2020

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 2nd March 2020

During the month of February 2020 there were eight farm murders and 31 farm attacks in South Africa, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted. During the month of January 2020, there were seventeen farm attacks in South Africa. During this period only two farm attacks were successfully averted. Thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attack were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders in South Africa.

Farm attack, couple aged 82 and 87 overpowered, one attacker shot, Komga

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 29th February 2020

Police are searching for a second suspect following a robbery of an elderly couple, aged 82 and 87, at a Walmer Farm in Komga on 27 February 2020 in the evening. Two armed men entered this farm and demanded safe keys, money and firearms from the owners. The suspects took firearms, car keys as well house keys before fleeing in the couple’s bakkie. They drove to the direction of East London. Police launched a chase and they caught up with the suspects near Cambridge. The suspects opened fire at the chasing team and one suspect was injured and taken to hospital under police guard, the other managed to flee the scene.

Farm attack, couple overpowered by attackers in their bedroom, Cullinan

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 29th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 28 February 2020, at 04:00 in Cullinan, Gauteng province, South Africa. Four balaclava clad attackers, of which one had a firearm gained access to the house and overpowered the couple in their bedroom. They were tied and taken to different rooms while their house was ransacked. The attackers fled the scene with many items from the couple’s house in their vehicle. The victims were not physically injured but they are traumatized. There have been no arrests made yet. There is a lookout for the vehicle that was robbed during the attack: A Gold Toyota Fortuner with Reg CR89MFGP

Second serious farm attack in one week in small area in Free State

Published by FF Plus, South Africa News on 27th February 2020

The latest farm attack on a Free State farmer, Mr Japie van den Berg, on his farm Hillbrow in Vierfontein, highlights the need for more effective rural safety measures. This was the second serious farm attack that took place this week in a relatively small area of the Free State. A family member of Mr Van den Berg was also recently violently attacked on his farm near Wesselsbron by a perpetrator who had been out on bail. He has since died in a car accident.

Farm attack, 3 armed attackers open fire, wound 2 men, Mnandi

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 27th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 20 February 2020, in Mnandi, Gauteng province of South Africa. Two male victims were attacked by three armed suspects. One victim was wounded in the hand and other was shot through the knee, the bullet then lodged in other knee. The victims stood their ground and fought the attackers until they fled the scene.

Farm attack: Farmer assaulted, tied up and abducted, Vierfontein

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 27th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 25 February 2020, on the farm Hillbrow, near Vierfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. Japie van den Berg (50), a farmer who stays alone, was overpowered at his farm gate by five male attackers and then forced into his home on the farm. The farmer was assaulted, tied up and abducted in his own bakkie. The attackers then left the bakkie and Japie in Bothaville and fled in a getaway vehicle. Japie only managed to untie himself at 01:00 on Wednesday morning 26 January 2020, and had to walk for 3 km to get help. The attackers took various items, including firearms from the safe. Farmers in the area responded but there have been no arrests.

Farm murder: Peet van Wyk (74) died protecting his wife, Kameeldrift

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 26th February 2020

The man who died on a smallholding at Kameeldrift, Roodeplaat, near Pretoria, in the Gauteng province of South Africa early on Tuesday morning 25 February 2020, whilst trying to protect his 72 year old wife against home invaders has been identified as Mr Peet van Wyk (74). The couple heard a noise in the house around 04:00 and Mr van Wyk got up and confronted the two black male attackers and tried to keep them away from the bedroom to protect his wife. The attackers blinded him with cellphone lights and then stabbed him several times and beat him with a stone over the head. Mr Van Wyk’s neck artery was cut and he collapsed in the passage. When his wife came out, she was stabbed in the arm. The suspects entered the house through a window. And fled the scene only taking a TV and 2 cellphones. Mrs van Wyk managed to get into her car and drove to her son who stays close by. Her son called the Police and an ambulance.

Farm murder, man (73) bludgeoned, stabbed to death, wife assaulted, Kameeldrift

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 25th February 2020

A brutal farm murder took place on 25 February 2020, in the early hours of the morning, on a smallholding in Kameeldrift, near Pretoria, Gauteng province of South Africa. An elderly male victim (73) was bludgeoned to death with blunt object and stabbed several times. An elderly female victim was also violently assaulted during the attack. The couple were surprised and woken by the attackers who blinded them with phone lights and sprayed them with pepper spray. The attackers fled with a Tv and phones. There have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm murder, one victim shot dead, another victim tied up, Mooi River

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 25th February 2020

A farm murder took place on the night of 24 February 2020, on a farm between Rosetta and Mooi River, Kwazulu Natal province, South Africa. Patricia “Trish” Taylor (65) was shot dead and her friend aged 70 was tied up by two masked attackers. Entrance to home was gained through the bathroom window. TV’s, safe and the victim’s vehicle were robbed during the attack. The vehicle was pinged and Nsele Reaction Units responded and the vehicle was recovered in the sports ground behind the Mooi River SPCA in the bush. Unfortunately the vehicle was left abandoned and no suspects were found. Mooi River SAPS are busy with the forensic investigations. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, elderly man severely beaten, robbed by attackers, Geysdorp

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 25th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 24 February 2020, at 19:00 in Geysdorp, near Delareyville in the North West province of South Africa. James Westerduin was attacked in his home by an unknown number of attackers, he was severely beaten and kicked around whilst he lay on the floor. The attackers raided the home and forced Westerduin to open the safe and they then fled the scene with cash and cell phones. An armed robbery case was opened at Delareyville SAPS who are investigating. There have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm murder: Woman (84) brutally strangled in her home, Fochville

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 25th February 2020

A brutal farm murder took place on Monday 24 February 2020, at 09:00, on Elandsfontein farm in Fochville, Gauteng province of South Africa. Susanna Maria Elizabeth Nell (84) was brutally murdered in her farmhouse and was found strangled under a pile of clothes in the dining room. The farmworker known as Frans reported for duty and went to get the key but received no response, he walked around the house and noted that the bedroom window was broken and the burglar bar forced. He immediately went and informed the next door tenant. A while later her close family arrived but they couldn’t found the victim, later the body was discovered with the assistance of the Police K9 unit. A pin location was done on the victims phone and the last location was in or near Klerksdorp area.

Farm attack, former female farmer of the year stabbed, tied up, Soutpan

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 24th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 23 February 2020, on the farm Rosemead in Soutpan, Glen District, near Bloemfontein in the Free State Province. Three male attackers kicked down the door and stabbed former South African female farmer of the year in 2016, Mimie Jacobs, several times before tying her up in a room. Jacobs was assaulted and tied up with an electric cable and forced her to make an e-wallet payment. The attackers threatened to rape and kill her if she did not give them the pin number. She managed to run to neighbors after attackers fled and was admitted to hospital with serious head wounds.

How the ANC brainwashed the world to accept slaughter of SA farmers

Published by Opinion by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 25th February 2020

The more the ANC’s criminal nature, incompetence and large scale looting is revealed, the more the ANC needs to keep the narrative in place that all land was stolen by whites. This of course is to keep black majority support.

The ANC, supported by liberal media, is deliberately creating the notion that whites are evil thieves against who the black majority needs to be protected. This perception leads to a sort of justification amongst the black majority, the international community and even some whites who are naive that it is acceptable to murder and rob whites.

A target is in other words being painted on the white community and this has been happening for decades. As an example, it should be remembered how the ANC MP Duduzile Promise Manana shouted ” Bury them alive” in Parliament, referring to white farmers, when Dr Pieter Mulder of the FF Plus initiated a debate on farm murders in 2017.

This narrative – Cyril Ramaphosa is a good example of a man speaking in narratives and code – is being used by the ANC – and accepted by the international liberal world and liberal media – to justify the suppression of minority rights. Of course the Courts including the Constitutional Court are just an extension of the ANC ideology and it is after all the ANC that appoints the judges. The regular and constant attacks on whites also lead to the white minority – who are really the ones who should care most – being left numbed and starting to put their heads in the sand because they are unable to deal with it anymore.

Because the ANC is so good at twisting history, they own the narrative of the absolute evilness of apartheid and whites in general and that situation in turn seems to lead to a situation where the international community don’t seem to care about the large scale farm murders and general onslaught against the white minority.

The ANC narrative is strengthened in various ways, for instance school history books. Now that the ANC completely owns history and the narrative of the day, they felt safe to implement expropriation without compensation.

If the white minority and especially Afrikaners wants to reverse the trend of slow extermination of our ethnic group, we will have to do more to stand together in a true movement so that resources can be pooled to better represent us. In this regard it is important to remember that liberal media will always take the ANC side for financial reasons.

All the major mainstream media houses in South Africa were already captured by the ANC and black elites supporting them, so it will be vital for the white minority and also the coloured minority to support our own media platforms that gives our perspective and tells our stories.

Farm attack, 3 family members shot, Mnandi, Centurion

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 21st February 2020

A farm attack took place on Thursday evening 20 February 2020, on a smallholding in Mnandi, Centurion, Gauteng province. Three members of a family were shot during a birthday celebration when they were attacked by three black males. Some of the family members fought back and it was then that three members of the family were shot. They victims were taken to a hospital after the attack. It is unclear at this stage what condition they are in. The attackers fled the scene after the shooting. Police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

Farm attack, 2 attackers overpower, tie up 2 woman, Amandasig

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 21st February 2020

A farm attack took place on 21 February 2020 between 03:00 and 04:00 on a smallholding in Berg laan, Amandasig, Pretoria North, Gauteng province. Two woman were attacked and overpowered by the attackers who tied them up. The two attackers were wearing gloves and balaclavas and were armed with a knife and a 9mm pistol. The attackers gained access to the house by breaking off the security gate. They immediately switched the lights on, tied the women’s hands and fled the scene with cell phones and a laptop. The victims weren’t physically injured during the attack, but they are severely traumatized. There have been no arrests yet. According to information the attackers came from the informal settlement across the mountain.

Horrific double farm murder: Victims names released, 3 arrested, Maclear

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 21st February 2020

The names of the 2 men who were found murdered on a smallholding at Maclear in the Eastern Cape have been released. They are Eugene Peter du Plessis (54) and Sidwell Pepper (44). The two men were found with their hands tied and throats slit on Monday 17 February 2020 at about 12:00 by Police. Police discovered a gruesome scene and there were signs of horrific violence. Police made 3 arrests in connection with the murder on the same day. Du Plessis was the owner and Pepper was a friend who visited him. A TV set and cash were found in the possession of the accused. Police say they suspect the motive was house robbery. The 3 accused Andile Poni (40), Nkosivumile Mrwetyana (40) and a 17 year old youth appeared in court and the case was postponed.

Afriforum’s 2019 farm attack stats: Defend yourself because the government won’t

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 20th February 2020

Afriforum has released statistics of farm murders and attacks for the 2019 year and it shows that farm attacks have increased yearly from 2011.

Altogether 552 farm attacks were reported to Afriforum in 2019. It represents a 27% increase from the 433 farm attacks reported in 2018. Lorraine Claassen, an analyst with Afriforum, says the most farm murders were in the Free State last year, a total of 11. The numbers of farm murders in the Free State have risen considerably in the last 3 years. Altogether 30% of farm attacks last year occurred in Gauteng. Claasen explains that criminals can attack multiple smallholdings like those in Erasmia and Muldersdrift in one night because they are close together.

Claasen says that 905 people were affected by attacks on farms and smallholdings last year.

In 26% of farm attacks there was a definite attempted murder involved. Murders were committed in 9% of farm attacks and rape in 3 % of farm attacks. There was percentage wise 1,1 farm murders per week and 1,5 % farm attacks per day in 2019. The average number of attackers per incident was 3.

According to Claasen most farm attacks involved forced entry by for instance breaking down doors or burglar bars and most farm attackers came with a vehicle ( which will make patrols of rural roads essential as the Police is not doing it). Theo de Jager, head of agricultural body Saai, says in 26% of cases farm workers were the victims of attacks.

Ian Cameron of Afriforum points out that the statistics point out that it is clear that the South African Police and government are unable or unwilling or both to protect farmers and farm workers and that farmers will have to defend themselves ( so pls start to carry the firearms you have and not always keep it in the safe from where the criminals will take it if they surprise you in your bed).

Just this week it was reported that the bodies of 2 men, aged 50 and 54 were found on a smallholding at Maclear in the Eastern Cape. Their hands were tied and throats slit. Their names have not been released.

Farm murder: Bodies of 2 men found, hands tied, throats slit, Maclear

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 19th February 2020

A gruesome discovery was made by police after a forced entry to a house after a report was received on 17 February 2020 at about 12:00, at Maclear SAPS from a concerned citizen who had not seen the occupant of the smallholding since the previous week. The smallholding is 5 km outside Maclear on the Mount Fletcher road. The bodies of two men aged 54 and 50 were found lying on the floor in the bedroom. Their hands were tied behind their backs and their throat slit with visible signs of a struggle and severe assault. Maclear SAPS arrested three male suspects, two, aged 40 and one aged 18 after the double murder on the smallholding outside Maclear on 18 February 2020. The alleged possible motive at this stage could be robbery as the suspect had locked the house from outside. At this point, a TV and cash were recovered from the house of the suspects. All the suspects will appear in the Maclear Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 20 February 2020. The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga commended the members for the swift arrest and their effective and professional investigation of the murder cases.

Is this justice? Trial of 7 accused in 2017 farm murder did not start yet

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 19th February 2020

Seven black farm attackers in a farm murder case and attempted farm murder in the Kleinfontein area of North West are playing the system and dragging the case out endlessly and the Legal Aid Board is also to blame. The accused are in custody for attempted murder by shooting and wounding farmer Hennie Eksteen on 29 June 2017 on his farm and shooting farmer Dries Botha 7 times on 4 July 2017. Both incidents happened in the same area. The case was previously postponed several times after the Legal Aid Board had to appoint new lawyers, for the account of taxpayers of course, after the accused began to point fingers at each other. Two of the accused escaped out of the Hartbeespoort police cells in Dec 2018, they were later re-arrested. Eventually the magistrate postponed the case to 4,17 and 20 February this year for trial but on 4 February only one attorney from the Legal Aid Board showed up. The case was postponed to 17 February but then Adv Naas de Jager, representing 4 accused, announced that he is withdrawing because one of the accused, Caiphus Shilenge, is changing his story the whole time. The magistrate in the matter postponed the case again pending the appearance of the head of the Legal Aid Board in North West in front of the Court to explain the situation. It is uncertain when the matter will now be tried as the Legal Aid Board head in the province must appear before Court before anything can be decided.

Farm attack, elderly woman brutally assaulted, Stanford

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 18th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 17 February 2020, in Stanford, Western Cape province. An elderly female victim was attacked by a knife wielding suspect in her home. She was assaulted and also punched several times by the attacker. The attacker fled with a phone and a tablet. There is no other information available at this stage. But police have arrested a suspect in connection with the attack.

Farm attack, ambushed woman draws firearm, probably saves her life, Bloemhof

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 18th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 16 February 2020, in Bloemhof, North West province. Three attackers ambushed a female victim upon her arrival at her home. She fought back and managed to break free from the attackers and get her firearm causing the attackers to flee. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

Farm murder: Cattle farmer (63) brutally murdered, Giyani

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 18th February 2020

A farm murder took place on 12 February 2020, in Giyani, Limpopo province. Soyaphi Nkuma (63) left his home at 02:00 to look for his cattle. The cattle farmer was later found dead by community members. Nkuma had both gunshot and knife wounds. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

Farm murder: Farmer simply gunned down, nothing stolen, Seven Fountains

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 18th February 2020

A farm murder took place on 10 February 2020, in Seven Fountains, Eastern Cape province. A couple was walking home to their farm when they were stopped by two unknown suspects. Without warning, one of the suspects drew a firearm and shot and killed the male victim. Nothing was stolen during the attack and the suspects fled. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

10 Farm attacks and 2 farm murders in South Africa, 1-15 February 2020

Tweeted by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 17th February 2020

During the first fifteen days of February 2020, there were ten farm attacks and two farm murders. During the month of January 2020, there were seventeen farm attacks in South Africa. During this period only two farm attacks were successfully averted. Thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attack were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders in South Africa.

Farm attack, woman ambushed by 3 attackers, Nelspruit

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 19th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 15 February 2020, at 15:00 in Burnside, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga province. A woman who was outside in the garden of her home busy cutting grass, was surprised and attacked by three men, one of which was armed with a firearm and one with a gwala. The woman was overpowered and the home was ransacked. The attackers who were all dressed in jeans and jerseys and were wearing black boots and balaclavas, fled with firearms, jewelry, laptop and cell phones. The woman was not seriously injured but has been left traumatised by the attack. The police are investigating but there have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, elderly couple assaulted, tied up, Delportshoop

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 15th February 2020

The Police are investigating a farm attack that took place after three unknown men forced themselves into a farmhouse on 14 February 2020 at about 19:30, at the farm ‘Eureka’ situated about 25 km outside Delportshoop. An elderly couple. Chris Hatting (79) and his wife Tolla (77) were overpowered and assaulted. The three attackers were wearing balaclavas and threatened the victims with knives before tying them with electric cords. The couple were treated for their injuries by ambulance staff that arrived on the scene and have been extremely traumatised. The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, cellphones and a Ford Ranger Bakkie. Police found the bakkie abandoned on the morning of 15 February 2020, at about 08:30 in the Lusaka area in Delportshoop. The victims are aged 78(male) and 76(female) and did not suffer any serious injuries during the robbery. Anyone with information can call Detective Constable Bernard Sebegilwe of the SAPS Provincial Detectives Organised Crime unit on 060 864 6128. Every information will be treated with the strictest confidence. Police investigation continues. There is no other information available at this stage.

Brutal farm murder: AfriForum supports family at court

Published by AfriForum, South Africa News on 12th February 2020

AfriForum’s Trauma Support Unit last week supported the family of Fanie and Colleen Engelbrecht at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court in the East Rand after the couple was brutally murdered during a farm attack in 2018. Julius Mapayi Goncalves (24) and Jossias Nhalungo (36), both from Mozambique, were found guilty of murder, robbery and the possession of illegal firearms by Judge David Makoba. Two other suspects are however still at large. Judgement will take place on 6 April 2020. The Engelbrecht couple was brutally attacked on their farm Welgevonden on the West Rand on Mother’s Day 2018. Colleen was burnt with an iron and strangled with the cord and Fanie’s throat was slit. The guilty parties escaped with a tablet, cell phone, cash and two firearms. “It is important for the Trauma Support Unit to render assistance to victims of violent crime, as well as their families. It is extremely traumatic for victims to appear in court. They not only relive the tragic chain of events that they and their loved ones went through, but also do not always understand the processes or technical aspects of the court. We would like to simplify this process for them as much as possible,” says Magda Coetzee, Support Officer at AfriForum’s Trauma Support Unit.

Farm attack: Guests attacked in a cottage on a Franschhoek farm

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 11th February 2020

A farm attack took place on a farm in Franschhoek on 11 February 2020, at 00:05. Guests who were staying in a cottage on the farm were held up by at least three attackers just after midnight. Two of the attackers entered the house whilst one stood guard and shouted instructions. It is unclear if there were any more attackers present outside the premises. The guests were held up and robbed but there were no serious injuries reported. The attackers fled on foot after the attack. Police have opened a case of house robbery but there have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack: 7 Orphaned children and couple tied up, Bronkhorstspruit

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 10th February 2020

A farm attack took place on 10 February 2020, at 04:45 in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng province, South Africa. At least 4 attackers, gained access to a farm house by digging under the electric fence, and breaking into the garage. They broke open the door leading into the house, bringing a spade with them that was taken from the garage. The suspects woke the farmer threatening to hit him with the spade, and raping his wife should they not cooperate. By that time the seven orphaned children living with them, were tied with cable ties the attackers brought with them. The couple’s hands too we tied, and the attackers demanded money and the firearm in the safe. They fled with the cell phones, and the 9mm pistol and a small amount of cash that was acquired the previous day at an event. Cell phones were thrown in the garden on their way out. They possibly left in a vehicle and only after the victims could free themselves, they managed to get help. The 7 children, one toddler and 6 others as well as the couple are traumatized, but physically unharmed. No arrests made yet, and no further information available.

Farm murder of Fanie and Colleen Engelbrecht, 2 Mozambicans found guilty

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 9th February 2020

Two Mozambicans were found guilty for the brutal murder of Fanie Engelbrecht (78) and his wife Colleen (74) on Mother’s Day, 13 May 2018, between 09:00 and 10:00, on their farm Welgevonden near Poortjie on the West Rand, Gauteng province. One of the attackers, Jossias Nhalungo (36) worked for the Engelbrechts for 8 years. The other man found guilty is Julius Goncalves (24). Two other suspects are still being sought. Fanie’s throat was cut and Colleen was burnt with a hot clothes iron and then strangled with the cord. A cellphone, tablet, some cash and 2 firearms were stolen from the house. Afriforum’s trauma team supported the family throughout. Magda Coetzee of Afriforum also personally supported the family and children in court throughout the trial.

Farm attack: 3 Police officers arrested, AfriForum considers ‘watching brief’

Published by Afriforum, South Africa News on 7th February 2020

The civil rights organisation AfriForum has noted with concern the arrest of three police members from the Ficksburg Police Station in relation to a farm attack that took place near Rosendal on 13 January 2020. The three police members appeared in the Ficksburg Magistrates Court on 3 February 2020. AfriForum is consulting with its legal team to consider all legal remedies, including a watching brief, to ensure that justice prevails. “Police members should be held to an even higher standard than the average citizen – they should symbolise a fortress of justice – not the opposite,” says Joseph Renaud, Head of Safety for the central region at AfriForum. “With the Free State farming community already under constant threat from criminals, the last thing they need is a further destruction of their already fragile relationship with the SAPS,” says Renaud. This incident furthermore comes at an inconvenient time for Police Minister Bheki Cele, who has been using every platform at his disposal to advocate for the amendment of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000) in order to eventually ban private citizens from owning firearms. “We hope that this incident will bring Cele back to reality. It is unfathomable that his scheme to improve safety in South Africa should start with disarming law-abiding citizens, whilst his own SAPS apparently has sufficient problems that need sorting out first,” says Ian Cameron, Head of Community Safety at AfriForum. AfriForum will soon announce further steps with regard to the three police members and will take the necessary steps to ensure that criminal elements within the SAPS are held accountable.

Brutal farm murder: Attacker was given R1000 bail and has disappeared

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 5th February 2020

The South African Police Service in Lephalale has launched a massive manhunt for a 27 year old murder suspect, Tshepo Justice Rasodi after he failed to avail himself before the Lephalale Regional Court on 29 January 2020. The suspect was granted bail of R1000 and a warrant of arrest has since been issued. The arrest of the suspect follows the murder incident of Petersen Pieter Hendrick at a farm outside Lephalale, on 6 February 2017 at about 10:45. The suspect and his three accomplices were arrested following Police intensive investigations. It is alleged that on this day, four suspects broke into the farm and attacked the owner with various objects leaving him severely injured. During the process, the suspects managed to get away with the victim’s motor vehicle, firearms and other valuables. Police and medical emergency services were called and reacted swiftly. The 57 year old Peterson was certified dead on arrival at the hospital. The police investigations are still in progress.

17 Farm attacks in South Africa during January 2020

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 3rd February 2020

During the month of January 2020, there were seventeen farm attacks in South Africa. During this period only two farm attacks were successfully averted. Thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attack were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders in South Africa.

Deelpan farm attack, 4 attackers arrested after family of 8 brutalised

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 3rd February 2020

In an effort to turn the tide against crime, a joint operation was conducted by Provincial Organised Crime, the Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Gauteng Organised Crime. Four suspects aged between 29 and 61 were arrested only five days after an alleged farm attack and house robbery was reported to police. The suspects’ apprehension came after they allegedly robbed a farmer and eight members of his family on Saturday, 25 January 2020, at about 22:15 on a farm in Deelpan, close to Biesiesvlei. It is alleged that the farmer was with his family and relatives, seated in the lounge, when suddenly a group of five armed men entered their home and threatened them with firearms. Furthermore all victims were ordered to lay down on the ground and they were tied up. Jewellery, cellular phones, laptops, liquor and cash were taken by the suspects, before they fled the scene. After the incident was reported, Detectives worked around the clock, leading the team to Alexander on Thursday, 30 January 2020, where one suspect was arrested. They then proceeded to Witbank where two more suspects were arrested. A Toyota Hilux bakkie, allegedly used in the commission of the crime as well as a cellular phone and a laptop belonging to the victims, were recovered by police. A fourth suspect was arrested in Boikhutso, near Lichtenburg on Saturday 1 February 2020, and wine, allegedly stolen during the house robbery, was recovered. More arrests are eminent.

Couple brutally beaten, kicked, stabbed on their farm – Welbekend, Bapsfontein

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 30th January 2020

Farm attackers strangled a man, Timothy Rademeyer (51), with a scarf and cut his private parts with a sharp object in a barbaric attack that happened Tuesday night or in the early morning hours on Wednesday in the Welbekend area in Bapsfontein, Gauteng . Timothy’s life partner, Dirkie Voges (61), was also seriously injured in the farm attack. The bloodied couple was found on Wednesday morning after Dirkie managed to walk to the nearest road. A man, Mr Ian Jackson, saw Voges next to the road at around 0730 and drove to his cousin who is a paramedic and stays nearby. He and his cousin, Candice Allison, then drove to the farmhouse where a bloody scene awaited them. They found Rademeyer with a scarf tied so tightly around his neck that they had to cut it off. Rademeyer had deep cuts to his arms, head and also private parts. Rademeyer and Voges were both also brutally beaten and kicked. Voges sustained concussion and her ear drum has burst from the blows. Rademeyer was rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Rudi says his mother and father stayed alone and that 4-6 black men were involved in the attack. The door was broken down to gain entry. No arrests have been made and it is suspected the attackers fled in a Bantam bakkie.

Farm attack: Bogus cops ask that dogs be locked up, attack couple, Dewetsdorp

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 28th January 2020

On 21 January 2020, a farm attack took place between Dewetsdorp and Bloemfontein where three attackers, posing as police officers, approached Christo Richter and his wife Annelie at 17:30. The attackers pretended to be investigating a previous stock theft case that was reported by the couple. They were wearing white latex gloves and took photos of the couple, surrounds and their dogs. They also requested that the dogs be locked away for their safety. One of the attackers remained in the GWM double cab bakkie they were driving. As soon as the dogs were secure the couple were held up with a firearm, tied up with wire and had their heads wrapped with duct tape. The attackers then ransacked the home stealing cell phones, a .38 revolver a .22 firearm and money. One of the attackers was continually referred to as ‘captain.’ The couple later managed to free themselves and besides a few minor injuries and extreme trauma that they endured were not seriously injured. There have been two farm attacks reported in the Dewetsdorp district in the past month.

Farm attack: Family of 8 brutalised by 6 attackers, assaulted, tied up, Deelpan

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 26th January 2020

A farm attack took place on 25 January 2020, at 22:15, on the farm Silverton, in Deelpan, in the North West province of South Africa. The attack, by six armed men, endured until just before midnight. The family of the owner, Derrick Mathews, including his wife, daughter and son with their partners and Derick’s extended family member John Mathews and his wife were overpowered by the attackers after they retired in the house from enjoying a family braai. The family, including a woman who is 35 weeks pregnant were assaulted by the armed attackers and were all tied up. Some of the family members were strangled. The attackers who gained entry via the laundry, ransacked the home and fled. The family have been left in a highly traumatised state. There is no other information available at this stage. And there have been no arrests.

Farm attack: 3 Attackers open fire on Dutch tourists, Buffelsdrift

Published by Crime Correspondent, South Africa News on 25th January 2020

Two tourists from the Netherlands and their tour guide were attacked and shot at on a smallholding in Buffelsdrift, north of Pretoria, Gauteng province on Thursday afternoon 23 January 2020. The tourists were braaing with some other people when three attackers opened fire on them. The guide escaped and ran for help causing the attackers to flee having taken nothing. There were no injuries but the tourists were left severely traumatized. Neighbours who heard the shots called the Police who attended the scene but no arrests were made. There is no other information available at this stage.

9 Farm attacks in South Africa, 1-15 January 2020

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa, South Africa News on 24th January 2020

In the first fifteen days of January 2020, there were nine farm attacks, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted. And whilst the government denies the existence, thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attacks were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders.

Farm murders: AfriForum lays complaints against Ramaphosa and Sisulu at UN

Published by AfriForum, South Africa News on 21st January 2020

AfriForum on 21 January 2020, laid formal complaints against President Cyril Ramaphosa and Lindiwe Sisulu (in her capacity as the former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation) with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders for attempting to discredit AfriForum as a human rights defender and, in doing so, impairing the work that the organisation is doing to promote human and civil rights in South Africa.

This follows Ramaphosa’s statement on farm murders and land grabs in September 2018 during a visit to the USA. The charge is aimed at Ramaphosa’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s tweet in August 2018 that Trump had instructed his secretary of state to investigate land grabs and farm murders in South Africa.

In reaction to the tweet, Ramaphosa said in an interview on Bloomberg (an international news channel) that Trump had been misinformed about the situation in South Africa. He said: “There are no killings of farmers, or white farmers in South Africa. There is no land grab in South Africa.”

Ramaphosa’s statements came after AfriForum’s visit to the USA in May 2018 to create awareness of the South African government’s policy of expropriation without compensation (and the associated land grabs), as well as for farm murders. Shortly after AfriForum’s trip, the then South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, responded to AfriForum’s liaison tour to the USA by accusing the US President and AfriForum of spreading “blatant lies” and “misinformation” about South Africa.

AfriForum requests in its complaint that the Special Rapporteur:

Obtain a commitment from Ramaphosa and the South African government that it will effectively protect AfriForum as a human rights defender;

Hold Ramaphosa and the South African government responsible for their alleged attempts at discrediting AfriForum’s efforts to raise international awareness about gross human rights violations, particularly against minorities, in South Africa.

Request that Ramaphosa and Sisulu retract their statements on an international platform.

“Farm murders, the expropriation of property without compensation and land grabs are serious issues where human rights have already been violated and in respect of which many people’s rights would still be violated if these tendencies are not stopped.

The first step in addressing these issues is to admit that it exists. It is very worrying that the South African government ignores these issues locally, but it is unacceptable for the President to completely deny the existence of these crises in the international sphere. The attempts by the President’s spokespeople to contextualise his statements after his return to South Africa did nothing to repair the damage that was done internationally,” says Ernst Roets, AfriForum’s Head of Policy and Action.

AfriForum regards farm murders and land grabs as serious violations of human rights that, according to Roets, should be condemned by all influential role-players and governments worldwide who believe in the protection of human rights.

“That is why AfriForum actively campaigns for the international recognition of the crises of farm murders, land grabs and expropriation without compensation. AfriForum will shortly announce further actions to put international awareness of these issues at the forefront.”

During a media conference next week, AfriForum will disclose more information about this matter and future plans for raising international awareness, as well as lobbying for support in South Africa.

Farm structures and alertness foil farm attack, 6 attackers arrested, Vredefort

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 20th January 2020

A planned farm attack on the farm Goedgedacht on the S713 road, in the Vredefort district, of Pieter and Erna Rademan was foiled after information was received by farmers and the SAPS and followed up. On Sunday night 19 January 2020, the members of the Vredefort CPF observed a red Polo and white Isuzu bakkie with GP registration plates and alerted the SAPS and the farmer. A roadblock was set up at the farm and when the vehicles approached the attackers in the red Polo did a u-turn and sped off. The CPF, local farmers and the SAPS were very well organised and managed to arrest six attackers, recover three firearms and confiscate the two vehicles. The veld and surrounding area is also being searched for other firearms and weapons. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, 3 attackers, young woman shot in the stomach, Nooitgedacht

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 19th January 2020

On the night of 17 January 2020, at approx 23:20 a farm attack took place on Marina Drive in Nooitgedacht, Muldersdrift, Gauteng province. Three attackers forced their way into a cottage on the property and when a young lady opened her bedroom door to see what was going on she was shot in the stomach by one of the attackers who then fled scene. Drift Reaction Security were on scene within minutes and escorted EMS from Netcare onto scene. SAPS are investigating the attack. The young lady was transported to hospital where she was stabilised and is undergoing surgery. There is no other information available at this stage.

2019 South African farm attacks: A farmer is killed every 7,6 days

Published by ToekomsVonk, South Africa News on 17th January 2020

On average a farmer is killed in South Africa every 7,6 days. There were 453 farm attacks during 2019, which on average is a farm attack every 1,2 days. There were 48 farm murders in this period. The oldest person that was attacked was 96 years old, on average there were four attackers per incident with the highest number of attackers being twenty.

Boekenhout farm attack of the Van Niekerk’s, another suspect arrested

Published by Heritage Protection Group, South Africa News on 14th January 2020

Hpg Heritage Protection Group, HPG, in conjunction with Modimolle detectives arrested a suspect in Naboomspruit on 13 January 2020. The suspect has been positively linked to the the attack of Mr and Mrs van Niekerk on their farm at Boekenhout, Nylstroom, Modimolle in the Limpopo province during June 2018. Two Zimbabweans were arrested by HPG in Mookgopong in July 2018. One of the attackers was previously employed by the couple.

Horrific farm attack: Rape, violent assault, kidnapping, robbery, Glendale

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 13th January 2020

A horrific farm attack took place on 9 January 2020, at 23:00 on the farm Tregenia, in the Kranskloof area of Glendale, KwaZulu Natal province. Mr. R Moodley heard bannging on the door and when he opened it he was overpowered by three attackers who were armed with a cane knife (panga), a knife and a crowbar. Other occupants of the home, a Mrs. R Naidoo and Miss C Naidoo were assaulted and tied up with electrical cord. The attackers took four cell phones and a Lenovo laptop and then forced Miss C Naidoo to drive to the Mvoti Shell Ultra City and forced her to draw money. They then made her drive to the Tinley Manor area where she was raped by two of the attackers. After the rape ordeal she was forced to drive to the R102 Glendale crossing where they got out of the vehicle and fled. The Glendale police are investigating the attack and cases of house robbery, kidnapping and rape but there have been no arrests yet.

Farm attack, woman assaulted, locked in room, home ransacked, Nylstroom

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 13th January 2020

Anike van der Walt (80), who stays alone, was attacked by an unknown number of attackers on her plot in Groenfontein, 2km from Vaalwater, near Nylstroom (Modimolle), in the Limpopo province. The elderly lady was attacked and locked in a room on 12 January 2020 at 11:00 whilst the attackers ransacked the home. The woman was only found and rescued on the morning of 13 January 2020. There is no other information available at this stage, the police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

Dewetsdorp farm attacker and other housebreakers arrested

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 11th January 2020

Hpg protection group was investigating a farm attack and house robbery as well as several other house burglaries in the vicinity of Dewetsdorp, in the Free State, this week in collaboration with Dewetsdorp Detective Service. Three arrests were made, one of which was Tuesday 7 January and the other two Friday 10 January 2020. The first suspect is linked to two house burglaries in town. The second and third suspects are linked to house robberies on the farm where the attack took place. Evidence was seized. The investigation is ongoing regarding the attack.

Farm attack, man shot twice, wife assaulted with crowbar, Strydfontein

Tweeted by Ian Cameron, South Africa News on 10th January 2020

A farm attack took place on 3 January 2020, in Strydfontein, north of Pretoria, Gauteng province. A man was shot twice, in his hand and chest. His wife was assaulted with a crowbar during a violent home invasion at their house on a smallholding. The attackers gained entry to the house by breaking a window. The couple only got help hours later after walking to a neighbouring smallholding. The man had to be admitted to hospital. Cellphones and other items were taken. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating and there have been no arrests.

Waterpoort farm attack arrests – Breakthrough made in several other cases

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 9th January 2020

A major breakthrough on several cases of crimes reported in and around the Soutpansberg, Louis Trichardt areas was made after two more suspects of a group of four, was arrested on the night of 8 January 2020, by a joint team of Louis Trichardt SAPS, K9 and the town and farm watch members. The operation was conducted as a follow up on information received of a farm attack and robbery at Waterpoort that took place on 7 January 2020. One suspect that was arrested in the early morning of 9 January 2020, was the third suspect that got away with the Waterpoort Farm attack on 7 January 2020. The Soutpansberg Task team also found several firearms, other stolen property and information that the syndicate might be linked with several cases of Cell Phone Tower battery theft as well as housebreakings around Limpopo. The team is still busy with investigation. This was a job well done and all roleplayers are congratulated with this success.

Farm attack: House robbery, attempted murder, Waterpoort

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid, South Africa News on 8th January 2020

A farm attack took place on the morning of 7 January 2020, in Waterpoort, Limpopo province of South Africa. A contractor on the farm Roux & Roos was wounded during the armed attack and was admitted for medical treatment. A Cruiser was also robbed. Waterpoort Reaction Group, Waterpoort Saps and Makhado K9, with the assistance of a private helicopter the tracks of the attackers were followed. Alldays Reaction Team also assisted with all other Farmwatch members and trackers working on the farm as well as farmworkers from surrounding farms. This was an extremely successful operation where Rural Safety Structures together with Saps proved that when there is co-operation, criminals will face justice. Two of the attackers were arrested, SAPS are still following up on suspect number three. Investigation by Saps is still continuing .

General Bean and Agriculture MEC visits family of slain farmer, Kuruman

Published by South African Police Service, South Africa News on 4th January 2020

The John Taolo Gaetsewe Cluster Commander, Major General Johan Bean accompanied the Northern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Ms Nobandla Bloem to pay visit to the family of murdered Ranger Eabile. The Cluster Commander briefed the MEC regarding the developments and the investigation into the case. “Four suspects were arrested and charged with murder, kidnapping and stock theft” he said. Three of four suspects are still in police custody since their arrest. While the fourth one was released on bail. Ranger was kidnapped and murdered, buried in a shallow grave in Galotlhare village, and 13 sheep were stolen and was recovered two weeks ago. The MEC praised the police for their excellent work which resulted in the arrest of the suspects. “Small holding farmers continue to contribute enormously to the economy of the country and they do not deserve to be killed or anyone to steal their livestock” she said. The small holding farmers in Galotlhare expressed their gratitude towards the police. The MEC’s entourage visited the crime scene, where the deceased was buried.

472 Farm attacks, 49 farm murders in South Africa – January to December 2019

Published by South Africa News on 3rd January 2020

It was yet again a torrid year for white farmers in South Africa as the onslaught continued. From January 2019 to December 2019 there were 472 farm attacks and 49 farm murders. The graphic presentation compiled by The Rome Research Institute of South Africa shows the statistics of province, time, and more. This whilst the South African government simply denies the existence of these atrocities.

Farm attacks and farm murders in South Africa- The stats- Oct to Dec 2019

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa on 3rd January 2020

In a study compiled by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa all the facts pertaining to farm attacks and farm murders in South Africa for the period 1 October to the end of December 2019 come to light. This graphic presentation reveals all the details of specific times, place, provinces and more. The onslaught against the white minority, especially white farmers continues unabated with no acknowledgement of the crisis from government.

Slow war on whites in South Africa – December incidents and murders

Published by Crime Correspondent Opinion on 3rd January 2020

WE ARE BEING SLAUGHTERED! ROLL CALL FOR VICTIMS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN GENOCIDE DECEMBER 2019! Information is provided about white victims only because genocide exist when one group is being slaughtered by another group in a hateful manner. This slaughter is carried on month by month in South Africa, so the point is being made that a slow genocide is happening.

Dec 1 – The body of an as yet unknown 54 year old woman is found in her home in Short street, Hilton area, Aliwal North. It is discovered in a subsequent post mortem that she was strangled.

Dec 1- An elderly woman, Dirkie van Zyl (89) is beaten over the head with a hammer by a black male home invader during the night in Hoopstad . She survives but has to be hospitalized with a deep gash in her head.

Dec 2 – JB Strydom, a father of 3, is shot dead at point-blank range by Carlo Arendse, a coloured male, in the parking of the Menlyn Main shopping center . There was no reason to shoot him. Arendse only shot him because he felt like it. Strydom recently emigrated to England and just came back to fetch his daughters.

Dec 3 – Johan du Plessis (66), who stays alone, is attacked by 2 black males during the night in his house on a smallholding at Hartbeespoort . He was tied up and kicked relentlessly on the ground. The attackers also completely cut off his one ear. He was only found in the morning when his employer arrived to fetch him for work. Oom Johan was simply too weak to go and look for help.

Dec 4 – A man only known as Darius is attacked and tied up by an unknown number of black male attackers in his home on a smallholding in Hercules, Gauteng . He is also beaten over the head with an iron rod and his house ransacked. He is left with serious injuries. –

Dec 4 – An unidentified man (54) is shot dead during a home invasion in Benoni small farms (corner of Glen Gory Rd and Krige street. Incident happened in front of his son. Source Benoni City Times).

Dec 5 – A 76 year old woman, Pat Ellies, is found murdered in her flat in Rondebosch. Her house was ransacked and her vehicle missing.

December 6 – Martin Ackerman (42) dies next to his wife after their vehicle overturned when Martin did not see a double row of stones packed in the Bronville-Masimongmyn road. Martin was on the way to drop his company’s security guards. The road was further darkened by load shedding.

Dec 7 – Catherine Irving (54) who stayed alone and cared for animals is stabbed to death by 4 black males in broad daylight on a smallholding in Mbombela(Nelspruit).

Dec 9 – The elderly Costa Panayiotou is shot dead in front of his shop in Uitenhage CBD. His vehicle is also hijacked.

Dec 10 – Greg Brooks (61), the head of the Drakensberg Boys Choir stabbed 14 times in his house on the school property during a home invasion by 4 black men. They first ransacked the house but Greg put up a fight when they wanted to kidnap his wife.

Dec 10- A farm manager, the elderly Rodger Huntley, who suffers the effects of a past strike and can’t properly use his left arm and leg, is attacked in his house on a farm at Mooriver, KZN. He was relentlessly beaten all over his head and body with a knobkierie by 2 black male attackers who wanted money and firearms, something he did not have. They tortured his bank card PIN out of him in the end and left. He manages the farm for owners Burgen and Chantelle Thorne who were themselves attacked in Sept 2019. That attack left Burgen wheelchair bound.

Dec 14 – An elderly couple, 70 and 80 years old respectively, was attacked in their house on a smallholding at Bloemspruit, Bloemfontein by 2 black men armed with a hammer and machete. The old people were beaten over the head and they sustained serious head injuries. They were only saved when security guards reacting on an alarm that went off arrived. The guards killed the one attacker and arrested one.

Dec 14 – Gagig Ovsepian (56), a businessman, shot dead by 3 black home invaders in Stutterheim.

Dec 15 – Andrew Le Grange (66) and his wheelchair bound wife attacked on a farm at Zeerust. Andrew was stabbed several times by 2 black male attackers and his arm fractured. His wife was thrown out of her wheelchair. Suspects arrested afterwards.

Dec 15 – Emmanuel Coulentianos (70) shot through his chest by the same black men he was busy filming on his cellphone because they were breaking in at his neighbour’s home in Eden Glen, Johannesburg. He survived the incident.

Dec 19 – Anna-Marie Buys dies in the Helen Joseph hospital after a black female patient attempted to murder her on 14 December by sitting on top of her and cutting her neck with a plastic knife.

Dec 19 – A 30 year old woman who was not identified in the media is shot dead when she answers the doorbell at her home at Bush Street, Wells Estate, Port Elizabeth. Her 14 year old daughter was slightly wounded. Her security guard husband was at work.

Dec 20- 30 year old Dominique du Plooy’s body is found next to the road in Pietermaritzburg. She was on the way to work. It is reported that it is suspected that she was poisoned by her hijackers.

Dec 21 – Kendal Road Community report on their FB page that 2 young security officers, Chris and Pierre, were murdered in Philippi.

Dec 23 – The elderly Gert and Joey Pienaar were brutally beaten by 6 black male attackers with a rifle butt, the rifle butt broke whilst they were being besten, on their farm in Dewetsdorp. Joey was also stabbed in the arm and she had to walk for 1 km in the night to get help.

Dec 24 – Hendry Brown (77) dies after being in a coma since Nov 3 when he, his wife Martie (74) and son Tommy (54) were attacked by 4 black males wielding a machete and axe on their farm at Mabalel, Nelspruit. Hendry was beaten over the head. Martie also sustained head injuries and Tommy was shot in the leg and hit in his face. Martie and Tommy survived.

Dec 24 – Wilma Ferreira (79) attacked and tied up, left for 15 hours on a chair before she is discovered in Centurion. The 2 black attackers also killed her small Yorkie dog and put it in a suitcase.

25 December – A 71 year old Harding KZN farmer attacked by a black male attacker in his farmhouse. The attacker slashes the farmer with a machete on his head, chest and left arm. The farmer had to flee in his bakkie with one tyre flat as the attacker slashed one tyre with the machete.

Dec 27- Security officer Rodrick Erasmus killed by black male armed robbers whilst responding to an incident in Greenbushes, Port Elizabeth.

36 Farm attacks, 2 farm murders in South Africa – December 2019

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa on 2nd January 2020

The crisis deepens as thirty six farm attacks and two farm murders took place in South Africa during the month of December 2019, whilst three farm attack were successfully averted. There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. During the month of October 2019, there were twenty eight farm attacks and three farm murders, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted. During September 2019, there were forty six farm attacks and seven farm murders, whilst one farm attack was averted.

Farm attack, worker assaulted, tied up, firearm robbed, Potgietersrus

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 1st January 2020

A farm attack took place on 31 December, between 23:00 and 00:12 on 1 January 2020, at Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve in Potgietersrus. Fortunately the family was not home, however a worker was attacked, assaulted and tied up. The attackers then ransacked the home. The safe was broken open and a 303 and .22 firearm were left behind but a shotgun was stolen. Police are investigating and the suspects are being sought. There is no other information available at this stage, nor any details regarding injuries sustained by the worker.

Farm attack, firearms stolen, vehicle lookout, Hillwagt, Uitenhage

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 31st December 2019

A farm attack took place on 30 December 2019, at 19:30, in the Hillwagt area, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape province. Attackers stole a .22 rifle with a scope and a pellet gun and took the victims vehicle, a grey double cab bakkie with registration CKV075EC. There were no serious injuries reported. Police were on the scene and are searching for the vehicle. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, farmer wounds one of four attackers, Groblersdal

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 31st December 2019

A farm attack took place on 30 December 2019, along the N11, 4 km outside of Groblersdal, Limpopo province. Four armed attackers attempted to draw Mr Liebenberg out of his home by switching his power on and off and by throwing rocks onto his roof and smashing his vehicle windows. He called for help and fired off a warning shot. He remained in the house and waited for assistance to arrive, the property was then searched and one of the armed attackers was found wounded. The other three attackers fled. The wounded attacker identified the other three and they are being sought. It is presumed that it is the same group of attackers that had broke into his neighbors farm on 29 December 2019 at 22:00. There have been no further arrests, police are investigating.

Young Israeli girl allegedly raped during attack on tourists, Phalaborwa plot

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 30th December 2019

During an attack on tourists on a plot in Phalaborwa in the Limpopo province of South Africa on Thursday night 26 December 2019, an underage female was also raped. Nine tourists were attacked on a smallholding in the Siloque nature reserve by armed attackers whilst on holiday in the country. The young girl was allegedly taken to a separate room during the attack and raped. The tourists were robbed of a laptop, 10 cellphones, Jewelry and a cash amount of over R5 000. The attackers fled the scene, using the victims rented Mercedes Benz ML. The girl was treated at a hospital Phalaborwa but left the country with her mom from Johannesburg the following day. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

Woman critical after being assaulted, then shot in the head, Rietvlei

Published by Arrive Alive on 28th December 2019

On Thursday morning, 26 December 2019, Netcare 911 responded to reports of a shooting on Abraham Van Wyk Road in Rietvlei agricultural holdings on the West Rand. Reports from the scene indicate that an adult female had been assaulted and shot in the head. Medics assessed the patient and found her to be a in a critical condition. She was treated on scene by Netcare 911 Emergency Care Practitioners and placed on life support. Once treated the patient was transported by ambulance to hospital for further treatment. Circumstances leading up to the shooting will be investigated by the SAPS.

2019 Christmas day farm attacks in South Africa

Published by South Africa Today on 27th December 2019

On a day set aside to commemorate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, a day that is intended to bring goodwill among men and to be a day of love and forgiveness, the scourge of violence continued unabated across the country. Christmas was again turned into a nightmare for some people as the ungodly and uncivilized went about their evil. The daily occurrence of violent attacks on people in South Africa and the ongoing farm attacks and farm murders is not acceptable in any civilized society. Far to often it is argued that this violent and demonic behavior does not affect only white civilized communities but that it is the norm in townships and black rural areas where black on black violence is out of control. Well that’s the point! Why should civilized, functional communities suffer this barbaric behavior?

On Wednesday 25 December 2019, in Cilliers, Kakamas, Northern Cape. An elderly couple were attacked on their smallholding at 22:00 and violently assaulted. Their son who came to his parents assistance. A massive fight ensued and the home was turned into a shambles, with blood everywhere and furniture destroyed. The son who was also attacked by the man, after a number of warnings, opened fire on the attacker killing him. At 15:00 on Christmas day, 25 December 2019, in Harding, Hluku area in the KwaZulu Natal province. A farmer was confronted in his home by a panga wielding attacker. The farmer who was alone at the time was injured when the attacker laid into him with a bush knife. The farmer saved his life by managing to get to his vehicle and drive off to seek help. He suffered deep gashes to his head, chest and legs was admitted to hospital.

It was reported by ‘ToekomsVonk’ that from 1 January the end of September 2019, that on average a farmer in South Africa is murdered every 6.7 days.

Apiesrivier smallholdings: 4 Attacks in 4 days with 2 attempted rapes

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 27th December 2019

Four different smallholdings were attacked between 20 and 23 December 2019, with two instances of attempted rape also being reported. The attacks took place in the Apiesrivier area, Gauteng province of South Africa. The mainstream media continues to avoid the topic whilst the South African government denies the existence of theses attacks. There is no other information available at this stage. Nor are there any details of any injuries sustained. The police are investigating but at the time of reporting, there had been no arrests.

Farm attack: Farmer escapes with his life during panga attack, Harding

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 26th December 2019

A savage farm attack took place at 15:00 on Christmas day, 25 December 2019, in Harding, Hluku area in the KwaZulu Natal province. A farmer was confronted in his home by a panga wielding attacker. The farmer who was alone at the time was injured when the attacker laid into him with a bush knife demanding firearms and money. During the assault the farmer managed to get out of the house to his vehicle where the assault continued. The attacker also chopped one of the tyres on the vehicle. The farmer saved his life by managing to drive off to seek help. He suffered deep gashes to his head, chest and legs was admitted to hospital after arriving badly injured at another farm 19km away. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating the attack, There have been no arrests.

Farm attack, elderly couple assaulted, son shoots attacker dead, Kakamas

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 26th December 2019

An elderly couple in their seventies were violently attacked in their home on Wednesday 25 December 2019, in Cilliers, Kakamas, Northern Cape. The couple were attacked on their smallholding at 22:00 and violently assaulted. Their son who stays nearby heard the commotion and came to his parents assistance. A massive fight ensued and the home was turned into a shambles, with blood everywhere and furniture destroyed during the attack. The son who was also attacked by the man, after a number of warnings, opened fire the attacker killing him. The elderly couple were admitted to hospital for treatment but have since been discharged. The police were on the scene until 05:00 on 26 December 2019.

Farmer kidnapped, murdered, sheep stolen, Kuruman

Published by South African Police Service on 24th December 2019

On Monday, 23 December 2019, police investigation led by Kuruman Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, Kuruman Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, supported by Kuruman K9, Tsineng Visible Police, John Taolo Gaetsewe Cluster Commander, Major General Johan Bean, Brigadier Bossie Jacobs and Corporate Communication discovered a man’s body buried in a shallow grave in the bushes at Galotlhare Village near Kuruman. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly murdered the 48 year old man and buried him in the shallow grave. The suspects then proceeded to the deceased’s sheep kraal at the cattle post in the village and loaded 13 sheep on a white Ford Ranger bakkie. However the suspects’ bakkie ran out of fuel and came to an abrupt stop on a gravel road and they were caught red handed with a bakkie still fully loaded with 13 sheep. The four suspects aged between 40 and 80 are expected to appear before Kuruman Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 24 December 2019 facing charges of kidnapping, murder and stock theft. The deceased was last seen on Thursday, 19 December 2019. The John Taolo Gaetsewe Cluster Commander, Major General Johan Bean commended the Galotlhare Community members for playing an active role which led to the arrest of the suspects. He continued to encourage community members to embrace the spirit of community policing to fight crimes in neighbourhood.

Farm murder: Henry Brown has sadly passed away, Uitkyk, Nelspruit

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 24th December 2019

After struggling to survive for seven and a half weeks. Henry Brown, who has been in a coma, sadly passed away on the morning of 24 December 2019. The Brown family was violently attacked on their farm in Uitkyk, near Nelspruit on Sunday morning 3 November 2019. Henry, his wife Martie and their son Tommy were seriously injured by the attackers. The attack occurred at approximately 02:00 after a small gang of men gained entry to their house through a window. All three victims sustained serious head injuries during the attack. The son who woke during the vicious assault on his parents opened fire on the attackers killing one, but was wounded in the exchange of gunfire. The gun battle caused the attackers to flee.

Farm attack, 6 attackers violently assault, rob, elderly couple, Dewetsdorp

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 23rd December 2019

A violent farm attack took place on 23 December 2019, at 03:00 in Dewetsdorp, is a small town in the Free State province of South Africa. Gert and Joy Pienaar were attacked in their home by six attackers who violently assaulted the couple, robbed them and fled with firearms. Local farmers and emergency personnel responded to the attack and searched the area. The couple were given medical attention, Gert was found with head wounds and covered in blood.The couple are severely traumatized after the brutality and assault. There is no other information available at this stage. And there have been no arrests.

Farm attack averted: Visiting men contain two attackers, Dalmada

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 20th December 2019

Two men who were visiting three friends on their plot in Dalmada, Polokwane, Limpopo province, for a braai were up to the task when two attackers attempted to overpower them at about 12:00 on 20 December 2019. The attackers were quickly contained by the men and arrested.The CPF and locals responded and the attackers were handed over to the police. The police are investigating the attack. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, victims assaulted, tied up, Bronkhorstspruit, Delmas area

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 20th December 2019

A farm attack took place during the night of 18 December 2019, at 23:00 and continued until 02:00 on 19 December 2019. Three attackers, of which at least one was armed, overpowered the victims then assaulted and tied them up. The attack took place on a farm in the Bronkhorstspruit/ Delmas Waaikraal area. One of the victims managed to get free and ran to the neighbors for help. The neighbors raised the alarm and locals responded but there were no arrests. The home and workshop were ransacked. Whilst severely traumatized there were no serious injuries. The police are investigating the attack. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, 4 armed attackers, vehicle lookout, Krugersdorp

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 20th December 2019

A farm attack took place on the night of 18 December 2019, at 23:20, in Krugersdorp, Gauteng province. A 306 rifle was taken during the attack, along with TV’s, cell phones and a household items. There is an urgent lookout for a white Nissan X Trail, with part registration HL55..GP and a white 2010 BMW 320 with registration ZVP814GP. Four attackers all wearing black gloves and black beanies were armed with handguns. One attacker was wearing pink shoes. There is no other information available at this stage. Nor are there any details of any injuries that were sustained. Police are investigating.

15 Farm attacks 1 farm murder in first 15 days of December 2019

Published by The Rome Research Institute Of South Africa on 17th December 2019

Between 1 and 15 December 2019, there have already been fifteen farm attacks and one farm murder, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted in South Africa. But the South African government continues to deny the existence of these atrocities. During the month of November 2019, there were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders and one farm attack was successfully averted. During the month of October 2019, there were twenty eight farm attacks and three farm murders, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted. During September 2019, there were forty six farm attacks and seven farm murders, whilst one farm attack was averted.

Farm attack, couple hospitalized, farmers respond, Koedoesfontein

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 16th December 2019

A violent farm attack took place on Sunday 15 December 2019, at 18:00, in Koedoesfontein near Zeerust in the North West province of South Africa. Andrew (66) and Christine Legrance were attacked in their home by two attackers and had to be hospitalized due to their injuries. Farmers in the area responded and cordoned off the area. Christine who is a paraplegic was assaulted and thrown out of her wheel chair and Andrew suffered several stab wounds and was assaulted with an iron bar. The home was ransacked and the attackers fled on foot. After the attack and robbery Andrew managed to walk to neighbors and get help. The swift reaction of the farmers led to the arrest of the two suspects and the recovery of all the stolen items. The police are investigating the attack. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, elderly couple very seriously injured, 1 attacker shot dead, Shannon

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 15th December 2019

A brutal farm attack took place at 20:30 on the evening of 14 December 2019, in Shannon, Bloemfontein, in the Free State province of South Africa. An elderly couple, aged 70 and 75, were very seriously assaulted and injured by two attackers who allegedly gained entrance by breaking the burglar gate and the door. The suspects who were armed with a panga and hammer assaulted and tied up the couple. Meanwhile the alarm system went off. Members from Senforce security responded to the alarm. They found the two suspects still in the house who then attacked the two security guards. The security guards retaliated and shot one of the suspects dead and managed to arrest the second one. The arrested suspect will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrate court on Tuesday 17 December 2019. The couple were transferred to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Hate speech: Farmers bakkie painted with slogans and set alight

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 15th December 2019

At 03:00 on the morning of Sunday 15 December 2019, attackers entered the farm of the Nicholson’s and spray painted ‘hate slogans’ on the farm manager’s bakkie and then set it alight. The farm attack took place on a farm in Buffelspoort, near Rustenberg, in the North West province of South Africa. Slogans included, #Kill you, Kill the Boer, #Kill. No one was injured during the attack. The terrorist attack was reported at the police station and the SAPS are investigating cases of hate speech, malicious damage to property and trespassing. There have been no arrests. There is no other information available at this stage.

5 Weeks after Hartbeespoort farm attack, elderly man still critical

Published by Boere Krisis Aksie BKA on 14th December 2019

On 3 December 2019, a brutal farm attack took place in Hartbeespoort, North West province of South Africa. Johan (60), was attacked in his home and badly assaulted and tied up. Andrew Brown, the man’s son, commented on social media, “This is how my Dad looks today 5 weeks after the farm attack. It hurts to see him like this most people know how he looked before the farm attack. To think that attackers can be so cruel and destroy families. Medical accounts are still pouring in everyday.” The attackers beat and kicked the elderly man and then cut off his ear in an attempt to find firearms and cash. He was only found about 5 hours after the attack. Johan was found lying in his own blood in a critical condition and was stabilized on the scene before rushing him to Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria where he is struggling to recover.

Farm manager was brutally tortured during Mooi River farm attack

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 13th December 2019

A violent and brutal farm attack too place on Tuesday night, 10 December 2019, in Mooi River, KwaZulu Natal province. A farm manager, Rodger Huntley, who is debilitated by a past stroke was attacked and tortured in his home by two attackers. The attackers demanded firearms and money and severely tortured Huntley. Huntley who is in his late sixty’s took nearly an hour to crawl to neighbors for help having suffered lacerations to his head and chin and was bruised all over his head and face. Huntley who does not have a firearm was beaten relentlessly by the attackers. Huntley’s vehicle was later recovered in Ladysmith. There is no other information available at this stage. Huntley is in a stable condition.

Drakensberg choir school head critical after defending his wife in an attack

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 13th December 2019

Farm attack: The head of the Drakensberg Boys Choir School was stabbed 14 times with a broken bottle while trying to save his wife, Carmen, during an attack. The attack took place on Tuesday evening 10 December 2019 at the couples home on the school property in the Drakensberg. Greg Brooks (61) was stabbed at least 14 times with a broken bottle. Brooks is in a critical but stable condition in a private hospital in Pietermaritzburg, while his wife, Carmen, was treated and later went to stay with family. Four armed men gained access to the property and attacked the couple, they ransacked the house and took two cellphones, a safe with two firearms and jewelry that they loaded into Brooks’ car. They then attempted to take Carmen with them in the vehicle, Brooks put up a fight to save both their lives.

Farm attack: 4 Attackers, elderly farmer severely assaulted, Heidelberg

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 13th December 2019

A farm attack took place on 6 December 2019, in Heidelberg, Gauteng province. An elderly male victim was attacked and violently assaulted by four suspects while he was working outside. He was then tied up with cable ties and brutalized. The attackers then proceeded to the house and tried to gain entry but farmers wife who had noticed them managed to press the panic button. The attackers then fled on foot. The emergency services responded and assisted the couple. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating

Farm attack, 4 armed attackers rob farm worker, vehicle lookout, Ottosdal

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 11th December 2019

A farm attack took place on 11 December 2019, in Ottosdal, North West province on the farm Vlakfontein, of Johan Harmse, at 11:00. A lookout for the vehicle, a black VW Golf with four black males has been circulated. A farm worker who was attacked, assaulted and robbed of money and his phone was unable to get the registration. The attackers were armed with long knives and firearms. The vehicle sped off in the direction of the N12. Members of the public are asked to be on the lookout and report any suspicious sightings. Do not approach the suspects as they are armed and dangerous, rather contact your neighborhood watch and police.

Farm murder of Catherine Irving: Cause of death confirmed, reward offered

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 11th December 2019

Catherine Irving, the owner of Shamroc Cattery and Kennels, was brutally murdered in a farm attack on 7 December 2019, in Rietspruit near Uitkyk, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga province, at 08:00. Irving was an animal lover who cared for a number of animals on her smallholding, she was overpowered by four attackers, she was dragged into her home, tied her up, assaulted and killed. Following the post-mortem, it has been concluded that Irving (54) died of a gunshot wound. A reward of up to R100 000 has been offered by friends and family, for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killers. There have been no arrests.

Farm attack, manager overpowered, vehicle lookout, Mooi River

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 11th December 2019

A farm attack took place on the night of 10 December 2019, in Mooi River, KwaZulu Natal province. A farm manager was attacked, overpowered and assaulted. There is an urgent lookout for a vehicle that was robbed during the attack, a white Toyota Hilux bakkie with Registration HTC139MP. The vehicle was spotted at 22:20 entering Estcourt. The farm manager managed to get help and is in a stable condition. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating and there have been no arrests.

Farm attack: 4 Attackers, couple stripped naked bound with wire, Bothaville

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 8th December 2019

A violent farm attack took place at midnight on Saturday 7 December 2019, on a farm in Steyns Hoek, Bothaville, in the Free State province. A farm worker was patrolling the sheep pens when he was overpowered by four armed black attackers. He was badly assaulted and dragged back into his home where his wife was also assaulted. The attackers wanted to rape the woman but decided to rather strip the couple naked and tie them up with fence wire. The attackers then cut the sheep pens fences and drove the sheep off the farm and down a gravel road where they were loaded onto a vehicle. The woman managed to loosen herself and flee to the neighbors for assistance. The have been no arrests and there is no other information available at this stage.

Farm murder: 4 Attackers, woman assaulted tied up and killed, Nelspruit

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 8th December 2019

A farm attack took place on 7 December 2019, in Rietspruit near Uitkyk, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga province. The attack took place on a smallholding at 12:00. A 54 year old woman, Catherine Irving, was brutally murdered at Uitkyk Plot 13, Mbombela when she was stabbed to death by four black males who attacked her in her home. Her gardener discovered her body after he saw the attackers run away and he called for help at the neighbors. The woman was found tied up. The attackers fled with Irving’s firearm and cell phone. Irving, who owned Shamroc Cattery and Kennels, was working outside when she was attacked by the men. She was taken into her home, tied up, assaulted and killed.

Farm attack averted as elderly farmer fires off warning shots, Middelburg

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th December 2019

A farm attack was averted on 3 December 2019, in Middelburg, Mpumalanga province. An elderly farmer noticed two suspects outside his window. He got his firearm and fired off warning shots, causing the attackers to flee. The farmers alertness and quick reaction possibly prevented another atrocity from unfolding on a South African Farm. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, man tied up, assaulted with iron rod, Hercules

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th December 2019

A farm attack took place on 4 December 2019, in Lillian street, Hercules, Gauteng province. The owner, Darius, was attacked on his smallholding by an unknown number of attackers who gained entrance to his home. He was tied up and then assaulted with an iron rod. The man suffered severe head wounds. The home was ransacked but it is not clear at this stage what was robbed, There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating. There have been no arrests.

Farm attack, man tied up, severely beaten, ear cut off, Hartbeespoort

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 4th December 2019

A brutal farm attack took place on 3 December 2019, in Hartbeespoort, North West province. A male victim was attacked in his home and badly assaulted and tied up. Whilst being tied up on the floor the attackers continued the assault by kicking and beating him. They then cut off his ear. The man was only found about 5 hours after the attack. He was found lying in his own blood in a critical condition. The attackers fled with firearms and some money and household items. Two firearms were later found at fence of the property. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating, there have been no arrests.

46 Farm attacks, 3 farm murders in South Africa – November 2019

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 4th December 2019

There were forty six farm attacks and three farm murders in South Africa during the month of November 2019, whilst only one farm attack was successfully averted. During the month of October 2019, there were twenty eight farm attacks and three farm murders, whilst one farm attack was successfully averted in South Africa. During September 2019, there were forty six farm attacks and seven farm murders, whilst one farm attack was averted. The slaughter of white South African farmers is ongoing and on the increase. And nothing is being done about it! The ANC government, who has been implicated in these atrocities and who denies there existence, along with the main stream media, who refuse to cover the crisis as it does not suit there ‘narrative’, is creating a monumental disaster.

Farm attack, tons of seed and fertilizer robbed, Marquard

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 2nd December 2019

A farm attack took place on 1 December 2019, at 22:00 in Marquard, Free State province. A security guard on the farm Reenen Ranch, was attacked, assaulted and then tied up. The attackers then stole tons of mealie seed and fertilizer. The quantity stolen would have to have been transported in at least a 5 ton truck or numerous vehicles. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating and local farmers have been on the look out in the area. There have been no arrests.

Farm attack, 5-6 hour ordeal, farm worker assaulted, wife raped twice, Ventersburg

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 30th November 2019

A horrific farm attack took place on 29 November 2019, in Ventersburg, Free State Province. Two male suspects attacked and assaulted a male victim after which they raped his wife twice. The violent ordeal lasted about Five to six hours. The attack started at 20:00 and continued through to about 02:00. The attackers wanted their month end salaries. The couple could only get help at 06:00 that morning from a neighbor. The police are investigating the attack. There is no other information available at this stage. And there have been no arrests.

Farm attack, woman shoots attacker, gets stabbed in the head, Jeffreys bay

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 30th November 2019

A farm attack took place on the night of 29 November 2019, at a farm in Kabeljauws, Jeffreys bay, Eastern Cape province. A woman (48) noticed to armed men attempting to gain entrance to the farm office. One was armed with a firearm and the other a sharp object. The armed attacker opened fire on the woman who retaliated and shot the attacker in the upper body. The other suspect attacked the woman and stabbed her in the head with the sharp object. The woman’s husband who was nearby contacted the emergency services who arrested the wounded attacker and gave medical assistance to the woman, she is in a stable condition. The suspect who stabbed the woman fled the scene and as yet has not been arrested.

Farm attack, farmer overpowered and shot at dinner table, Vryheid

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 30th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 28 November 2019, on the farm Bethel en Hartbeesbultat, at 20:10, in Scheepersnek near Vryheid, KZN province. At least two attackers surprised and over powered a 61 year old farmer at his dinner table. He was hit with a hard object on his head but fought back. He temporarily disabled one attacker and was on his way to defend himself against the next one when he was shot through his arm. The second attacker fled, and the first attacker crawled out the door. The man went to the safe to get his fire arm, and he phoned his closest neighbor. His wallet and car keys was taken. He is in a fair condition in hospital and is traumatized by the attack. No arrests have been made yet. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farmer assaulted with rocks when confronting intruders, Cullinan

Published by South Africa Today on 29th November 2019

On Thursday 28 November 2019, a cattle farmer, Gerrit du Plessis (58) arrived home at 17:00 to find that the front door of the farm house had been broken, he was then confronted by two intruders. Gerrit was violently attacked with rocks by one of suspects. Fortunately his wife, who was still in the car was unharmed. The farmer suffered minor injuries during the assault. Both the intruders then fled into the bush with some electronic equipment that was stolen. There is no other information available at this stage. The police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

NCOP: Shocking that FF Plus motion regarding murder of farmers was rejected

Published by FF Plus on 28th November 2019

It is shocking that the motion that the FF Plus proposed regarding the murder of a farmer, Mr Schalk van der Merwe, was rejected in the National Council of Provinces on 26 November 2019, while other motions that condemned murders were accepted, also by the FF Plus. The ANC and the EFF unanimously rejected the motion with interjections such as: “We want the land.”

In its motion, the FF Plus referred to the incident in which Mr Van der Merwe was attacked and murdered on Sunday 24 November 2019, near Wolmaransstad in the North West province. His wife, Lettie, was seriously injured.

The FF Plus requested in its motion that the Minister of Police and all the MECs for Public Safety in all the provinces must take note of the murder and must prioritize crime prevention so as to ensure the safety of all South Africans.

The FF Plus responded by saying that by not accepting the motion, the members of the National Council of Provinces is sending a loud and clear message to the public that murder and the high crime rate in the country are acceptable.

The FF Plus finds it shocking and unacceptable that the murder of a farmer elicits no sympathy from the ANC and the EFF.

Thousands of farmers have been murdered over the last 25 years under ANC rule in South Africa. The fact that Members of Parliament seemingly do not condemn the murder of a farmer sends out an ominous message and now President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to say whether he condones this kind of attitude.

FF Plus condemns brutal Wolmaransstad farm murder

Published by FF Plus on 28th November 2019

The FF Plus strongly condemns the murder of Mr Schalk van der Merwe and the vicious attack on his wife, Lettie. The couple was attacked on Sunday 24 November 2019, on their farm near Wolmaransstad in the North West province.

The FF Plus will continue to put pressure on the government to declare farm murders and attacks priority crimes. It is unacceptable that being a farmer in South Africa is more dangerous than being a police officer.

Agriculture is not just a vocation, it is a calling and every single South African’s survival is threatened by farmers being murdered.

A crime against a farmer is a crime against an entire community – and not only locally, but across the entire country as it is one of the biggest factors that threaten food security.

The time has come for the ANC government to stop paying lip service and to implement the rural safety plan. The stigmatization and victimization of farmers must also stop as it is not only to the detriment of farmers, their families and workers, but also the whole South Africa.

The FF Plus is calling on all rural communities to take control of their safety by joining organised safety structures in their area and to secure and defend themselves within the prescriptions of the law.

The FF Plus expresses its deepest condolences to the friends and family of the victim and wishes Mrs Van der Merwe a speedy recovery.

Farm attack, 3 attackers overpower farmer, Clocolan

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 28th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 27 November 2019, in the Clocolan District of the Free State province. The attack took place on Pieter Dreyer’s farm just after 19:00. The farmer sustained light injuries during the attack and one suspect could have been wounded. The attackers, three males, fled in the direction of Ficksburg. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating the attack and there have been no arrests.

Zeerust farm attack, robbery and stabbing, 2 attackers in court

Published by South African Police Service on 28th November 2019

Two suspected farm attackers aged 37 and 44 were remanded in custody until Thursday, 28 November 2019. The duo appeared in the Bafokeng Magistrates’ Court in Tlhabane on Monday for possession of suspected stolen property and possession of drugs.

The pair’s court appearance follows their apprehension on Sunday, 24 November 2019 and linked with a house robbery which was committed at one of the farms near Zeerust. It is alleged that the suspects gained entrance into a farm where they stabbed a 42 year old foreman and robbed him of his cash. After assaulting and robbing the foreman, the suspect’s allegedly ransacked a farm house and ultimately fled with a Toyota Hilux bakkie, cellular phones and cash.

Consequent to reporting of the incident, investigations led the police to a house in Tlhabane West near Rustenburg where the stolen bakkie was found parked outside. As a result, the pair were arrested. Upon conducting a searching in the house, the police found dagga as well as two cameras, scales and 18 cellular phones.

In another, unrelated incident in Wolmaransstad, the police launched a manhunt after a 67 year old farmer and his wife, 66, were attacked by a group of approximately five people on Sunday, 24 November 2019. The suspects who pretended to be buying sheep, overpowered the couple before taking the farmer’s wife to the house where she was assaulted and threatened with a firearm.

The suspects, two female and three males fled the scene in a white Toyota Bakkie as well as three firearms and cash. The farmer was found dead in the kraal. The five suspects, two females and three males, fled the scene in a white Toyota bakkie and are still at large.

The police request anyone with information that might assist in the arrest and successful prosecution of the suspects to contact Lieutenant Colonel Thapelo Madito at 082 416 3621.

The public is cautioned to not confront these suspects, as they are armed and regarded as dangerous.

Farm attack, man severely beaten, paralyzed by gunshot, Bapsfontein

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 27th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 25 November 2019, at 22:00 in Bapsfontein, Nestpark, Gauteng province. Two attackers, of which at least one was armed attacked a man who was sitting on his porch and viciously assaulted him with shovels. The man fought back but was overpowered and was then shot by one of the attackers. The bullet went trough his arm and got lodged in his spine. The attackers then left him for dead fleeing with only the man’s laptop. The man was admitted to Steve Biko hospital in Pretoria paralyzed in the lower part of his body and suffering from multiple injuries sustained during the attack. Welbekend SAPS are investigating the attack.

Coligny farm attack foiled, robbed firearms from Bospoort farm attack recovered

Published by South African Police Service on 27th November 2019

An intelligence driven operation on Friday, 22 November 2019, by Mahikeng Flying Squad, Lichtenburg Visible Policing and Organised Crime Unit led to the arrest of three suspects between the ages of 18 and 35 in Lichtenburg for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

According to information available at this stage, the arrest emanated from intelligence received that the suspects were conspiring to commit a house robbery at one of the farms in Coligny.

It is alleged that a car chase ensued after the suspects’ vehicle was spotted on the Biesiesvlei road. As a result, three suspects were ultimately cornered and searched together with their vehicle. Although nothing was found, the suspects consequently took the police to a place in Blydeville outside Lichtenburg where three hunting rifles, one pistol, one pistol magazine and 44 rounds of ammunition were discovered inside a shack.

The fourth suspect aged 18, was arrested in the premises for illegal possession of ammunition. That was after 53 rounds of ammunition were found hidden beneath his bed.

Preliminary investigation into the matter revealed that the firearms were reportedly stolen during a house robbery in July this year at a farm in Bospoort.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Lichtenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 25 November 2019.

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane applauded the police and members of the community for their collaboration which resulted in the success. She said further that removing of firearms from the wrong hands will contribute in reducing serious and violent crimes committed during festive season.

Farmer wounded as attackers open fire through window, Thornhill

Published by South African Police Service on 26th November 2019

The South African Police Service in Thornhill have launched a search for four armed male suspects, who allegedly fired several shots at a father (57) and his 18 year old son (whilst they were inside their home) on Monday night 25 November 2019, at about 20:30, at the Moorland Seedlings farm in the Thornhill area which is 50 km outside Port Elizabeth.

It is alleged that the father and son were inside the house when they suddenly heard gunshots being fired at them and stones being thrown through the windows of their home. The two managed to run to the bedroom and activate the alarm.

During the process the father was hit by one of the bullets in his leg. It is believed that the noise of the alarm scared the perpetrators and they fled on foot from the house in the direction of the N2. No items were taken during the attack and the family managed to alert their security company and the SAPS.

Thornhill SAPS detectives are investigating a case of attempted murder and are following up on all possible leads. No arrests were made as yet and anyone who might be able to assist with any information that could lead to the arrest of the four suspects are requested to contact Detective Constable Chandre Aweries on 0824418150 or SAPS Thornhill on 042 286 6200/08.

White farmers are being systematically slaughtered in South Africa

Published by South Africa Today on 25th November 2019

The slaughter of white South African farmers is ongoing and on the increase. And nothing is being done about it! The ANC government, who has been implicated in these atrocities and who denies there existence, along with the main stream media, who refuse to cover the crisis as it does not suit there ‘narrative’, is creating a monumental disaster.

In the most recent attack on Sunday 24 November 2019, on a farm in Wolmaransstad, North West province. Five attackers, 3 men and two woman posed as sheep buyers and lured a couple from there home to the kraal to view sheep. The farmer (67) was tied up and brutally murdered whilst his wife was dragged to the farm house where she was very severely assaulted and tortured.

Groups of up to ten attackers, usually armed, are attacking white farmers and with the violence, torture, brutality and in some instances rape, this as argued by some, is not just normal crime!

With the pending ANC governments plan of expropriation with out compensation, which does not only apply to farms, but all property, including intellectual property, the crisis for all whites, not only farmers in the country is deepening.

On 19 November 2019, in Boschkop, Gauteng province, a farmer was shot dead and one female victim was stabbed in head, severely assaulted and tied up and tortured.

It was reported by Ian Cameron of AfriForum on 7 November 2019, that there have already been 376 farm attacks in South Africa since the start of 2019, that includes about 36 farm murders. In November there has been at least one attack every day so far.

• During the month of October 2019, there were twenty eight farm attacks and three farm murders.
• During September 2019, there were forty six farm attacks and seven farm murders.
• During August 2019, there were 45 farm attacks, 4 farm murders.
• During July 2019, there were 39 farm attacks, 4 farm murders.
• During the month of June 2019, there were 34 farm attacks and 6 farm murders.
• And for the period 1 January to the end of May 2019, there were already 184 Farm attacks and 20 farm murders.

A staggering statistic and the government says its not happening!

Farm murder: Farmer brutally killed, wife seriously injured, Wolmaransstad

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 25th November 2019

A violent farm attack and murder took place on Sunday 24 November 2019,on a farm Leeufontein, in Wolmaransstad, North West province. Five attackers, 3 men and two woman posed as sheep buyers and lured a couple from there home to the kraal to view sheep. The farmer (67) was tied up and brutally murdered whilst his wife was dragged to the farm house where she was very severely assaulted and tortured. The attackers demanded firearms and cash and assaulted the woman leaving her in a very serious state. She has been admitted to hospital. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, farmer (64) brutally assaulted, shots fired, Hartbeeslaagte

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 22nd November 2019

A farm attack took place on 21 November 2019, at 11:00, in Hartbeeslaagte, Wakefield road, Mpumalanga. At least ten attackers all of whom had a firearm, some wearing masks and gloves caught a farmer off-guard when he got off his bobcat after mixing some feed for his cattle. He was severely assaulted and tied up and taken to the farm house.

One farm worker was also beaten and tied up. Shots were fired. At this point another farm worker climbed on the roof and phoned for help. A neighbor was then called who immediately responded.

Inside the house the victim was forced to hand over the keys to his safe and a large amount of cash and a .22 rifle and the spare Keys to his new white Toyota Hilux, Single Cab, GD6 with cattle rails, Reg JPD392MP was robbed.

One suspect constantly spoke on his cell phone and told the others to hurry because someone was coming.

The suspects fled the scene with the hilux, also taking the victim’s cell phone. The responding neighbor noticed two stationary vehicles on the way to the farm, and was met with the fleeing suspects in the hilux on his way into the farm.

A high speed chase direction Bronkhorstspruit was ended after the suspects fired some shots at the responding neighbor. He decided to follow them because at first he thought the victim was inside the vehicle. He turned back and on his arrival at the farm house he found his injured neighbor locked up in a room in his house together with the domestic helper (who was not tied up and had her phone on her the whole time).

The 64 year year old victim who lives alone was taken to hospital with a serious head wound and many other bruises and injuries. Other than being severely traumatized, he is in stable condition.

Farm attack, two armed attackers rob farm worker, Roodeplaat

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 20th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 18 November 2019, in Roodeplaat area, Gauteng province. Two armed suspects attacked and robbed a farm worker. No serious injuries were reported. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating.

Farm attack, elderly woman severely beaten, robbed by 3 attackers, Modjajiskloof

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 19th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 19 November 2019, in Modjajiskloof, Limpopo province. A elderly lady was attacked by three suspects armed with sticks. She was severely beaten and robbed by the attackers. Local security companies, neighbourhood watch and SAPS from Modjajiskloof and Tzaneen responded to the attack. One suspect was arrested during follow up operations and some robbed items recovered. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farmer shoots attacker dead – arrested and charged with murder, Roossenekal

Published by Crime Correspondent on 19th November 2019

A farmer, Willem Daniel Ackermann, appeared in court at Groblersdal, after he was arrested by police and charged with murder for fatally shooting a man who had broken into his car on his farm. It is alleged that the man went to attack Ackermann with a knife after he was confronted. In self defense the farmer then fired five shots. The local farm watch head reported that the incident took place on the farm Eensome close to Roossenekal. It was reported that the knife of the attacker was also found on the scene. Ambulance crew declared the suspect deceased.

Farm attack, elderly couple brutalized by 7 attackers, Welbekend

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 12th November 2019

A violent farm attack took place on 11 November 2019, at 09:30, in Welbekend, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng province. A couple, Ben (73) and Ansie Dreyer (70) were attacked by seven armed attackers pretending to be clients wanting to buy milk. Ben along with a worker was forced into the home and into the bedroom where his hands and feet were tied and he forced to lay on the floor. The attackers who wanted firearms and money then forced Ansie to open the safe. Ansie then pushed the panic alarm and was struck in the head by one of the attackers with his firearm. She collapsed on the bed pretending to be unconscious. As a result of the alarm being activated, people started phoning the farm, this caused the attackers to flee. The neighbors and emergency services reacted and treated the elderly couple who were severely traumatized. The attackers robbed two firearms, jewelry and cash.

Farm attack, cattle farmer overpowered, assaulted, Stilfontein

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 12th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 9 November 2019, in Stilfontein, North West province. A farmer was attacked by an unknown number of attackers pretending to want to buy cattle. During the attack the farmer was overpowered, assaulted and hit in the face with a pistol by the attackers. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating.

Farm attack, 3 victims assaulted, tied up by 5 armed attackers, Sedgefield

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 12th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 9 November 2019, in Sedgefield, Western Cape province. Three victims were attacked, assaulted and tied up by five armed attackers. The farmhouse was then ransacked and cash and jeweler were robbed, the attackers then fled the scene on foot. No serious injuries reported. Police are investigating. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, 5 armed attackers overpower farm workers, Badfontein

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 12th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 7 November 2019, in Badfontein, Mpumalanga province. Farm workers were attacked by five armed attackers and robbed. There were no serious injuries reported.

Farm attack, woman shot 3 times, still activates alarm, Muldersdrift

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 12th November 2019

A brutal farm attack took place on 9 November 2019, in Muldersdrift, Gauteng province. An elderly female victim woke up and noticed hands reaching through the window, she was shot twice. The attackers then entered her home and shot her a third time. Through the ordeal the woman still managed to activate her panic alarm. The attackers stole a cell phone and fled the scene. The woman is in a Johannesburg hospital in a stable condition, police are investigating but there have been no arrests.

Swift reaction sees farm attack averted, woman saved, Groblersdal

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 12th November 2019

A fast thinking woman, Mrs Nell, who was alone on the farm Krokodil drif, in Groblersdal, Limpopo province, South Africa and the fast reaction of the neighborhood watch resulted in a farm attack being averted on 12 November 2019, at 01:00. The woman’s dogs alerted her to trespassers on the farm, she contacted the neighborhood watch for assistance via the farm radio. It was then that the attackers attempted to break open the door. She made contact again for help. The fast response caused the attackers to flee once the headlights of the responding vehicles were spotted. On closer investigation it was revealed that the fence had been cut and there were tracks of three people heading in and out of the property and tracks of more people on the outside of the fence. It is presumed that there were five attackers in total and their tracks lead in the direction of the N11 road, towards Marble hall / Groblersdal.

Farm attack, couple assaulted by 4 attackers, vehicle lookout, Balfour

Published by Oorgrens veiligheid on 10th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 10 November 2019, at 02:00, in Balfour, Mpumalanga province. Four attackers overpowered and assaulted Mike and Riette Maree on their farm. There is an urgent ‘lookout’ for their vehicle, a white Toyota Landcruiser VX200, station wagon, with registration HGB 204 MP, that was robbed along with firearms, phones and other items, during the attack. The power was off and as a result the alarm did not work, the attackers gained entrance by breaking down the security and back doors. Mike had a gun pressed against his head in the bedroom whilst his wife was beaten around her head and face, she was also strangled. The couple have been severely traumatized and are receiving trauma support. Two of the attackers are presumed to be about 35 years old and the other two in their twenties.There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating,there have been no arrests.

Farm attack, couple forced to draw money, tied up, home set alight, Ugie

Published by South African Police Service on 10th November 2019

An elderly couple aged (68) and (67) was attacked on Wednesday 6 November 2019, at about 20:45 on their Albany Bluegum Vale Farm at Gubenxe Valley area near Ugie by three unknown suspects. According to reports, three suspects approached one of the victims after he went out of the yard to relieve himself. One of the suspects who was armed, forced the elderly man back into the house where they demanded bank cards from him and his wife. The suspects then drove to town with the couple and withdrew an undisclosed amount of money from their bank cards before returning back to the farm. As they arrived back at the farm the suspects tied the elderly man but not his wife and locked them in the bedroom. They allegedly threw petrol in the house and set it alight. Due to the fact that one of the victims was not tied, she managed to untie her husband and they both managed to get out of the house through the windows and alerted the police. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle and no arrests have been made at this stage. The couple was taken to hospital for medical care. A case of house robbery is under investigation.

Farm attack, 4 armed attackers assault, tie up couple, Thornhill

Published by Oorgrens Veiligheid on 8th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 7 November 2019, at about 22:00, on a farm along Sanctuary road in, Thornhill, Eastern Cape province. A couple were severely assaulted and tied up by four armed attackers. Ambulance, police and emergency services responded when the alarm was raised.

Brutal farm murder of Piet and Elmien Steyn: Attacker handed hefty sentence

Published by AfriForum on 8th November 2019

AfriForum welcomes the heavy sentence imposed on Jeffrey Thompson after being found guilty on 15 charges, among these the murder of Piet and Elmien Steyn of Bonnievale in December 2018. Thompson received two life sentences, as well as a further 58 years and six months after he had entered into a pleading and sentencing agreement with the State. “We welcome the sentence. Thompson, who was out on bail, harassed the community over a long period of time through crime,” says Johandré van Zyl, AfriForum’s Head of Safety for the southern region. “It should be investigated why and how Thompson was released on bail. These tragic murders constitute the destruction of a whole community’s well-being, future dreams and even hope,” says Ian Cameron, AfriForum’s Head for Community Safety.

Farmer survives as attackers gun repeatedly jams, Middleburg

Published by Oorgrens Veiligheid on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on Saturday morning 2 November 2019, on the farm Groenfontein, in Middleburg, Mpumalanga province. Leon Bester was lucky to survive. Around 05:00 a couple on the farm were alerted to a trespasser by barking dogs, when Bester went to investigate, by driving in the direction of the man, he was attacked through his bakkie window. A fight for survival had begun. During the fight, Bester moved a meter away from the attacker, it was then that the man produce a firearm, cocked it and fired at point blank range. The firearm jammed and the attacker continued pulling the trigger but the gun did not go off. The attacker then fled on foot. Betser suffered minor injuries from the tussle with the attacker but was fortunate to survive.

Farm attack, victims overpowered, firearms and vehicle robbed, Stella

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 4 November 2019, in Stella, North West province. Victims were overpowered and attacked by an unknown number of attackers. During the assault a vehicle and firearms were stolen, but were later recovered during a follow up operation. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating.

Farm attack, couple overpowered, assaulted, Middelburg

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 2 November 2019, in Middelburg, Mpumalanga province. A couple were attacked on their farm by an unknown number of attackers. The male victim sustained injuries during the assault. The vehicle and house keys were also robbed during the attack. SAPS was on scene, no arrests have made. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, armed attackers assault four workers, rape one, Bultfontein

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 2 November 2019, in Bultfontein, Gauteng province. Two armed attackers gained access to the smallholding and held up four workers. One worker was assaulted and another one was raped during the ordeal. One of the workers managed to raise the alarm, causing the attackers to flee.

Farm attack, armed attackers poison dogs, invade farmhouse, Brits

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 1 November 2019, in Zandfontein, Brits, North West province. The victims were held up by armed suspects who forced their way into the house. Dogs were poisoned and the vehicle’s tires slashed. There is no other information available at this stage. Police are investigating, there have been no arrests.

Farm attack, victims assaulted, tied up, home ransacked, Alexandria

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 30 October 2019, in Alexandria, Eastern Cape province. A farm was attacked by four armed suspects. The occupants were assaulted and tied up. The home was ransacked and weapons, phones and TVs were stolen. The attackers then escaped in the victims’ Toyota Fortuner. The vehicle was found abandoned later. There is no other information available at this stage, police are investigating, there have been no arrests.

Farm attack, 5 attackers assault victim, rob solar panels, Indermine

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 29 October 2019, in Indermine, Gauteng province. A victim was attacked by five suspects armed with a pistol and a knife. During the assault, the victim sustained moderate injuries and was taken to hospital. The attackers fled with stolen solar panels.

Farm attack, grandparents, grandchildren hide in room, fire shots, Broederstroom

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 30 October 2019, in Broederstroom, North West province. Grandparents and their two grandsons were attacked by four suspects. Shots were fired and the attackers entered the bedroom, which the grandparents had locked in an attempt to keep the attackers out. The home was ransacked and a TV, phones and clothes were robbed. There is no other information available at this stage. There have been no arrests.

Farm attack, farmer and wife assaulted, tied up, home ransacked, Burgersfort

Tweeted by Ian Cameron on 7th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 24 October 2019, in Burgersfort, Limpopo province. A farmer and his wife were attacked, assaulted and tied up by four attackers. The house was ransacked and various items were taken, including a bakkie, a rifle and ammunition. Luckily the bolt action had been removed. The bakkie was later found abandoned, there have been no arrests, the police are investigating. There is no other information available at this stage.

Farm attack, 5 armed attackers lock workers in fridge, Nylstroom

Published by Oorgrens Veiligheid on 6th November 2019

A farm attack took place on 6 November 2019, at 12:30, on the farm Doornfontein, in Nylstroom (Modimolle) district, Limpopo province. Five attackers, two armed with firearms, assaulted and locked farm workers in a walk-in fridge. The owner was not on the farm at the time of the attack. Money and phones were robbed during the attack. The alarm was raised at 13:30 and reaction onto the farm was within ten minutes. The attackers fled in a white Nissan Navara without registration plates. there were no injuries.

Farmer assaulted, tied up, robbed vehicle found with explosives, White River

Published by AfriForum on 4th November 2019

A farmer, who is also a member of the neighborhood watch, was busy examining the fences on his farm when an unknown number of people attacked him and tied him up. Afterwards the suspects sped away with his vehicle. The neighbourhood watch member is unharmed.

The AfriForum neighborhood watch in White River in cooperation with the SAPS, High-Tech Security and Netstar on 4 November 2019, traced a Toyota Fortuner at about 02:00 in the morning, after the vehicle was stolen during the farm attack.

The White River neighbourhood watch was notified late Sunday evening about the attack and stolen vehicle and a search for the suspects and vehicle was launched.

Neighbourhood watch members noticed the silver Fortuner at a Total petrol station in Kabokweni where the suspects were busy refueling the vehicle. The vehicle’s number plates were by then already removed. Neighbourhood watch members patrolling the area again observed the vehicle at around 01:00 near Casterbridge in the direction of Numbi.

Neighbourhood watch members and the SAPS chased the vehicle and followed it to Masoyi. According to Johan “Joe” Pelser of the White River neighbourhood watch the vehicle was pulled over near Ga-Tshwene, after which two suspects escaped.

The neighbourhood watch found suspicious bags in the vehicle and the police determined that it contained explosives. The police’s explosives unit was subsequently summoned to the scene. It is believed that the suspects possibly wanted to use the explosives to commit other crimes. Nobody has yet been arrested.

“We would like to thank everyone for their great cooperation in tracing the vehicle. People need to be more prepared and become involved in their communities,” says Pelser.

“Seven vehicle theft cases have been reported between October and November,” says Hennie Bekker, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the Lowveld.

Farm attack, couple hacked with pangas, son shot, attacker killed, Nelspruit

Published by Oorgrens Veiligheid on 4th November 2019

A brutal farm attack took place on Sunday morning 3 November 2019, near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga province. Four attackers entered the home while an elderly couple and their son were asleep on a farm. The attackers laid into the couple with pangas demanding money and firearms. The son who woke during the vicious assault opened fire on the attackers killing one, but was wounded in the exchange of gunfire. The gun battle caused the attackers to flee with one of the victims firearms whilst dragging their wounded accomplice with them. The attacker who died as a result of his wounds was then left behind and one firearm was recovered. All three victims have been hospitalised while the police have launched a manhunt for the remaining attackers.

Savage and brutal attack, farmer lucky to survive third attack, Normandien

Published by Oorgrens Veiligheid on 1st November 2019

A farmer, Anton Pitout (42) was attacked by a mob on his farm in Normandien, near Newcastle, in the mountain areas of the Drakensberg, Kwazulu Natal province on 31 October 2019. He was very severely assaulted with knobkerries and other objects all over his body, head and face and was lucky to survive. This is the third attack he has endured in this year.

A farmer who came to his assistance waas also assaulted. The attack comes on the back of a dispute with land affairs and locals over a 90 hectare portion of his farm that he offered to them so that he could continue his farming activities on the rest of the land.

And the police are refusing to assist in a case being opened pertaining to the ongoing intimidation of the farmer. This can be seen in the video at the end of this article.

The dispute is an ongoing struggle for Pitout who is suffering at the hands of indecisive actions of the local land affairs and getting no assistance from the authorities. The question is being asked, why must South African farmers who are providing food for the country continue to be attacked, murdered and tortured not getting any help from police or government?