7 Farm workers brutally murdered on a farm outside Kestell

South African Police Service

7 Farm workers brutally murdered on a farm outside Kestell
7 Farm workers brutally murdered on a farm outside Kestell

Seven people, six women and a young man were brutally killed at Lismor Farm District, Kestell in the Free State province of South Africa

On Friday 15 July 2022 the farm owner came across lifeless bodies of farm workers inside their house on the farm.

The victims were brutally shot and killed by unknown suspect(s). The motive behind the killing is not yet known. The names of the deceased and their ages are not yet known.

The Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Baile Motswenyane has ordered an urgent mobilisation of maximum resources to make sure that the perpetrators are brought to book.

Anyone with information on these murders to please contact Colonel Ben Bolsiek of the Provincial Organised Crime unit at 082 466 8530, who will be leading the investigating team or provide the information on Crime Stop 08600 10111, information can also be provided via MySAPS App.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service