The small community of Rawsonville in the Western Cape is in shock after the death of the wife of a well-known farmer in the area during a strange farm attack.
Hennie du Preez’s wife Anthea (64), of the Du Preez Wine Estate’s body was found Monday morning in her home.
“I knew her personally. She was a very good wife and a very humble person. It was a great shock to us,” said Sammy Goedeman DA councilor of the town on Monday to Marula Media. “I do not know exactly what happened, but I know Hennie was very safety conscious, so it’s strange how such a thing could happen there.”
Captain FC van Wyk, a police spokesman of the Western Cape, confirmed that the police were investigating a case of murder. “Information about the incident are still sketchy. Police and forensic teams are still on the scene to gather information,” said Van Wyk.
It is not yet disclosed how she was murdered or how many suspects were involved in the alleged attack.
No one has been arrested in connection with the incident.
According to the estate’s website the Du Preez family makes wine since 1926.
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