FARM ATTACK: 10 February 2020, at 04:45AM, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng province, South Africa.
4 attackers, gained access to a farm house by digging under the electric fence, and breaking into the garage. They broke open the door leading into the house, bringing a spade with them that was taken from the garage.
Suspects woke the farmer threatening to beat him with the spade, and raping his wife should they not cooperate.
The seven orphaned children living with them, were tied with cable ties that the attackers had with them.
The couple’s hands were also tied.
Attackers demanded money and the firearm in the safe. They fled with the cell phones, a 9mm pistol and a small amount of cash that the victims acquired the previous day at an event.
Attackers discarded the Cell Phones on their way out. It is possible the attackers left in a vehicle.
When the victims were able to free themselves only then could they call for help. The children, one toddler and the 2 adults are traumatized but are not physically harmed.
A Security Company that arrived first, and Bronkhorstspruit police did attend to the incident.
No arrests made yet, and no further information available.
Source: Incident report from; Oorgrens veiligheid
