A farmer, Willem Daniel Ackermann, appeared in court at Groblersdal, after he was arrested by police and charged with murder for fatally shooting a man who had broken into his car on his farm. It is alleged that the man went to attack Ackermann with a knife after he was confronted. In self defense the farmer then fired five shots.
The local farm watch head reported that the incident took place on the farm Eensome close to Roossenekal. It was reported that the knife of the attacker was also found on the scene. Ambulance crew declared the suspect deceased.
The case has been postponed to a later date.
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