A farm attack took place on 22 June 2019, in Vioolsdrif, Northern Cape province. Two attackers armed with a knife attempted to enter a farmhouse, but didn’t expect the farmer (65) to be waiting for them inside. The farmer let loose on the attackers and defended himself with a pickaxe, causing the suspects to flee.
SAPS was on scene, no arrests made. There is no other information available at this stage.
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The incident was tweeted by Ian Cameron
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#FarmAttack 22/6/2019 Vioolsdrif, Northern Cape. Two attackers armed with a knife attempted to enter a farmhouse, but didn’t expect the farmer (65) waiting for them inside. Farmer defended himself with a pickaxe, causing the suspects to flee. SAPS was on scene, no arrests made. pic.twitter.com/B9PK6PxWEi
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) July 2, 2019