A farm murder took place in Philippi, Western Cape on the morning of 16 December 2018. Between eight and ten suspects attacked the farm, ransacked the office and shot the foreman in the back. The foreman later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Two suspects were arrested and one was killed in the follow up. Two suspects have been arrested and police have launched a manhunt for more after a robbery on a farm left two people dead. It is alleged that at about 8:50 this morning a farmer and his son were busy with maintenance work on the property when ten men arrived on the pretence of conducting business.
One of the suspects took out a firearm and threatened the owner, who was forced to open a safe and hand over an undisclosed amount of cash. The owner, his son and farm employees were subsequently forced into a storeroom. One farm worker aged 31 was shot in the scuffle and he died on his way to hospital.
The suspects fled in a white Toyota Avanza vehicle and a white Volkswagen Golf. Police and farm watch members were activated and they arrested two suspects aged 33 and 35, meanwhile another suspect also in his thirties got killed. A white VW golf was seized. SAPS forces on the ground have launched a manhunt for the outstanding suspects with the assistance of the air wing.
The attack was tweeted by Ian Cameron
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FARM MURDER: Phillipi, Western Cape. 8 to 10 suspects attacked the farm, ransacked the office and shot the foreman in the back. Foreman later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. 2 suspects were arrested and 1 was killed in the follow up. pic.twitter.com/EhjXEQz96S
— Ian Cameron (@IanCameron23) December 16, 2018
