A farm attack took place on 23 August 2019, in Welkom, Free State province. A female victim heard voices outside her dwelling. The attackers insisted that she open the door, after she refused, five armed attackers entered after smashing a window.
Cash and food were robbed during the attack, fortunately there were no injuries reported but the woman was severely traumatised. The police are investigating the attack. There is no other information available at this stage.
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The incident was tweeted by Ian Cameron
South Africa Today – South Africa News
#FarmAttack 23/8/2019: Welkom, Free State. Female victim heard voices outside her dwelling telling her to open the door. She refused and 5 armed attackers entered after breaking a window. Cash and food stolen, no injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/0Epooe5Oai
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) August 25, 2019