Woman attacked on Free State farm

Free State Agriculture (FSA) condemns the latest farm attack in the province in the strongest terms, according to Tommie Esterhuyse, FSA’s Law and Order Committee chairperson.

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The attack that happened on 20 June was the 28th farm attack coupled with violence and robbery during 2015 in the Free State. Some 52 serious incidents, which included attempted murders, murders and robberies, had occurred so far this year.

In the latest incident, robbers gained entrance into 26-year-old Neressa van Niekerk’s home on the farm Mooiplaas near Ficksburg. They absconded with Van Niekerk’s bakkie after unsuccessfully demanding cash and weapons.

The FSA Safety and Security plan was executed after the attack on Van Niekerk. No arrests had been made at the time of going to print.

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“I call on all farmers to become part of our safety structures to ensure rural safety and security,” said Esterhuyse.