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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.