NORTH WEST. – Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has strongly condemned the attack on cattle farmer Donovan Marx (50), who was attacked on his farm between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp on Wednesday 28 October.
According to Aucamp, Marx was stabbed, tortured and shot, during which both his ears were cut off. The minister said farmers and farm workers are essential for South Africa's food security and that the threat to their safety also jeopardises the country's food supply.
Aucamp called for stronger rural policing, with dedicated intelligence, specialised investigation teams, better cooperation with rural communities and greater police presence in remote areas. He also extended his prayers and strength to Marx, his family and the agricultural community.
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This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
