A farm attack took place on 27 March 2019, in Paulpietersburg, KZN province. A 77 year old male victim was hacked with a machete and assaulted by three masked attackers. One of the attackers forced his finger into victims eye and strangled him. Suspects then fled in the victim’s vehicle after which they burnt it and fled further on foot.
There is no other information available at this stage, police are investigating and there have been no arrests.
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The incident was tweeted by Ian Cameron
South Africa Today – South Africa News
FARM ATTACK 27/3/19: Paulpietersburg, KZN. One 77yr old male victim hacked with machete and assaulted by 3 masked attackers. 1 attacker forced his finger into victims eye and strangled him. Suspects fled in victims vehicle after which the burnt it and fled further on foot. pic.twitter.com/6hFRxyQGQi
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) March 28, 2019