Central SA
Manhunt launched following FS #FarmAttack─── KATLEHO MORAPELA 06:49 Tue, 13 Oct 2020
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.
OFM News