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Manhunt launched following FS #FarmAttack

───   KATLEHO MORAPELA 06:49 Tue, 13 Oct 2020

Manhunt launched following FS #FarmAttack | News Article

Free State police and farmers in the Koffiefontein area launched a manhunt for suspected farm attackers on the run late into Monday night.


This, after 31-year-old farmer, Andries Myburgh, was attacked at his farm house on Monday afternoon.

Police spokesperson, Thandi Mbambo, told OFM News the 31-year-old farmer was attacked by two suspects - with the first suspect having hit him over the head and then dousing him in petrol while he fended off the second suspect who was armed with a knife.

Myburgh's attack came amidst growing concerns over rural safety following the murder of 21-year-old farm manager Brendin Horner on October 1.

Horner's murder sparked outrage countrywide, with a protest in Senekal where court property was damaged and a police vehicle was set alight last week during the court appearance of his murder suspects - Sekwetje Isaiah Mahlamba (32) and Sekola Piet Matlaletsa (44).

Meanwhile two ministers from the government's safety and security cluster - Minister Bheki Cele and Ayanda Dlodlo - are expected in the province today. They are set to visit the Horner family.


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