Police in Kuruman are investigating the murder of an 81-year-old farmer, Hendrik Venter, after his body was found at the gate of a neighbouring farm.
On Friday, 27 September 2024, the deceased left his farm, situated between Kuruman and Hotazel, at approximately 08:30 to visit cattle posts.
It is alleged that he was found at about 09:45 at the gate of a neighbouring farm next to his vehicle, with wounds to his head. It is alleged that an undisclosed amount of money was missing.
The police were immediately notified, and the 72-hour activation plan was activated. A search operation, comprising of units from Kuruman, including K9, Visible Policing, Highway Patrol, Crime intelligence, and Local Criminal Record Centre, was activated to search for the suspects.
At approximately 18:00, three suspects were tracked near Hotazel, two suspects fled and a third man (25) was apprehended.
It is believed that four suspects are still at large, and the tracing operation continues.
Anyone who has information can contact Lt Col Gert du Plessis at 082 454 2942.
All information will be handled confidentially.
