NORTH WEST. – Two suspects have been arrested following the violent farm attack on Donovan Marx (50) in Syferfontein near Ventersdorp, during which he was shot and had his ears cut off.
The attack took place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The arrests follow an intensive investigation by Ventersdorp police.
North West provincial police commissioner Lt Gen Peter Adams welcomed the arrests on Saturday evening and praised the investigating team for their swift action.
Police have not yet released the suspects' identities. They are expected to appear in the Ventersdorp magistrate's court on Monday. A third suspect is still being sought.
Nuusflits reported earlier that Marx underwent surgery following the attack and is in a stable condition.
The attack sparked considerable alarm after details emerged about the serious injuries he sustained.
Sources: South African Police Service (SAPS)
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
