A barbaric farm attack took place on 13 March 2019, in Barnardsvlei, which is in the Rustenburg, Mooinooi area of the North West province. A male victim (89) and female victim (57) were assaulted with a hammer by three attackers. Both victims had to be rushed to Brits hospital for immediate medical attention. The attack was tweeted by Ian cameron of AfriForum on 14 March 2019. A Bakkie, mobile phones, motorbike, firearms and solar panels were robbed during the attack.
There have been no arrests, but the bakkie with stolen goods is reported to have been recovered. There is no other information available at this stage.
The incident was tweeted by Ian Cameron
South Africa Today – South Africa News
FARM ATTACK 13/03/2019: Barnardsvlei, North West. Male victim (89) and female victim (57) assaulted with a hammer by three attackers. Bakkie, mobile phones, motorbike, firearms and solarpanels stolen. Victims taken to hospital. No arrests, bakkie with stolen goods recovered. pic.twitter.com/aRErhEf3VI
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) March 14, 2019