Mrs Nortje (82), who stays with her son (62) went out of her home to feed her farm animals. Four attackers, that were already inside the property, attacked Mrs Nortje and assaulted her whilst demanding money.

Mr Nortje was then also attacked. Both sustained several wounds that were inflicted with knives and an iron pipe and were both taken to hospital in a serious condition.

A safe was removed from the house as well as an unknown amount of cash. On 27 May 2019, they were also attacked by four suspects who pretended to be customers on the same farm.

Louis Trichardt SAPS and all role players were very quickly on the scene after information about the attack was received.

The suspect was granted bail of R1000 and a warrant of arrest has since been issued.

The arrest of the suspect follows the murder incident of Petersen Pieter Hendrick at a farm outside Lephalale, on 6 February 2017 at about 10:45. The suspect and his three accomplices were arrested following Police intensive investigations.

It is alleged that on this day, four suspects broke into the farm and attacked the owner with various objects leaving him severely injured. During the process, the suspects managed to get away with the victim’s motor vehicle, firearms and other valuables.

Police and medical emergency services were called and reacted swiftly. The 57 year old Peterson was certified dead on arrival at the hospital.

The police investigations are still in progress.

Police are making an earnest appeal to anyone with information that can lead to the re-arrest of this suspect as per the attached photo, to contact Warrant Officer Oosthuizen on 082 783 5623 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station.

#FarmAttack 19/11/2019: Modjajiskloof, Limpopo. Elderly lady was attacked by three suspects armed with sticks. Victim was beaten and security companies, neighbourhood watch and SAPS from Modjajiskloof and Tzaneen responded. One suspect arrested during follow up. Items recovered. pic.twitter.com/sqehHuhPsp

A farm attack took place on 19 November 2019, in Modjajiskloof, Limpopo province. An elderly lady was attacked by three suspects armed with sticks.

She was severely beaten and robbed by the attackers. Local security companies, neighborhood watch, and SAPS from Modjajiskloof and Tzaneen responded to the attack.

One suspect was arrested during follow up operations and some stolen items recovered. There is no other information available at this stage.

It is alleged that the man went to attack Ackermann with a knife after he was confronted. In self-defense, the farmer then fired five shots.

The local farm watch head reported that the incident took place on the farm Eensome close to Roossenekal.

It was reported that the knife of the attacker was also found on the scene.

Ambulance crew declared the suspect deceased

There were 3 farm attackers involved, who robbed him and then fled.

At 19h15 he was able to get out and call for help by radio.

The Alpha Farm Guard responded, but the suspects had been out of the area for a long time.

Uncle Christof sustained minor injuries.

#FarmAttack 11/9/2019: Ellisras, Limpopo. Suspect climbed through a window and threatened the female victim with a broken bottle. Suspect attempted to rape the victim, but fled when a neighbour stopped at the house. Minor injuries reported, cash stolen. pic.twitter.com/I6XJiMNwxC

A farm attack took place on 11 September 2019, in Ellisras, Limpopo province. An attacker climbed through a window of the home, threatened a female victim with a broken bottle and attempted to rape her.

Fortunately, a neighbour stopped at the house during the attack causing the attacker to flee. The woman did, however, suffer minor injuries and was deeply traumatised.

The attacker robbed of her cash before fleeing, the police are investigating. There have been no arrests and there is no other information available at this stage.

#FarmMurder 31/8/2019: Groblersdal, Limpopo. Female victim was surprised in her house and shot in the head. Large amount of cash and a phone stolen. Her husband was informed and took her to hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. No arrests made. pic.twitter.com/HZdRjCHjZ0

A farm murder took place on 31 August 2019, in Groblersdal, Limpopo province. A female victim was surprised in her house by an unknown number of attackers.

She was shot in the head during the attack. Her husband was informed and he transported her to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

A large amount of cash and a phone was robbed during the attack. There have been no arrests made. Police are investigating.

#FarmAttack 24/8/2019: Northam, Limpopo. Victim was shot on his smallholding as he left his house to assist a neighbour whose house was broken into. Victim taken to Swartklip hospital and later moved to Rustenburg. pic.twitter.com/t7FmMAArFB

A farm attack took place on 24 August 2019, in Northam, Limpopo province.

A victim was shot on his smallholding as he left his house to assist his neighbour whose house was broken into.

The victim was taken to Swartklip hospital and later had to be moved to Rustenburg.

Police are investigating the attack. There is no other information available at this stage.

Double #FarmMurder 17/8/2019: Radium, Limpopo. Farmer overpowered at his vehicle by unknown number of attackers. Dragged to the house, tied up and killed. Farm worker also tied up and shot dead. SAPS and services on scene, no arrests made. pic.twitter.com/lZZu94W86F

A violent double farm murder has taken place on 17 august 2019, in Radium, Limpopo province.

A farmer was overpowered at his vehicle by an unknown number of attackers, assaulted and was then dragged to the house, tied up and brutally killed. A farm worker was also tied up during the attack and then shot dead.

SAPS and services were on the scene, there have been no arrests made. There is no other information available at this stage.

The program is as follows for Saturday 7 September 2019:

1. Gather at the ranch motel on the R101 between 07:00 and 08:30. Departure punctually and arrive at 09:30 at the monument.
2. The ‘Bittereinder Perdekommando’ arrives at 09:30 at the monument after which Francois Schutte will open the ceremony and representing the flag then will follow.
3. The ‘Stem’ will then be sung.
4. Pastor Tj of the 911 bikers and all the men will then lead in prayer.
5. Thank you’s and special awards.
6. Pause of 15 minutes.
7. Singing by Danie V D Westhuizen.
8. Anneline Kriel will be a guest speaker.
9. Hermien and her son David v d bergh do a prayer.
10. Singing by Danie V D Westhuizen.
11. Westley Barnard Speaker.
12. Singing by Danie V D Westhuizen.
13. Barend Pienaar Speaker.
14. Handing over of the white crosses by Barend pienaar and Anneline kriel.
15. Cannon fires and then the “the last post” will be played , followed by a minute silence in tribute.
16. Planting of the crosses.
17. Closing and visit to all the stalls.