Mpumalanga Farmer and Security Gaurd Kill and Burn Bodies of 2 Men After They Kill His Sheep

• A farmer and his bodyguard have been arrested at a farm in Laersdrift, Mpumalanga, just outside Middleburg
• The two men are accused of allegedly kidnapping, assaulting and killing two other men
• Before their deaths, it is suspected that the men were severely beaten and this may have led to their demise

MIDDLEBURG - Two men died on 22 August 2024 on a farm in Middleburg after being assaulted by a farmer and his protection guard.

The reason for the men being assaulted was that the farmer accused the two men of stealing two of his sheep. According to police spokesperson Donald Mdluli:

"The matter is still under investigation as the remains of the two victims have not yet been found. It is alleged that the bodies were burnt beyond recognition."

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In an attempt to destroy any evidence, the two men's bodies are believed to have been burnt. Police will now search the farm to find the burnt remains.

"The ashes will be collected as evidence, which will undergo forensic tests. Meanwhile, the two suspects are currently in police custody."

The investigators believe that the men were severely assaulted before their deaths. The men are thought to be from Somaphepha village.

The two arrested suspects have appeared in court for kidnapping and assault. The addition of murder is expected to be added to their crimes as new evidence is uncovered and collected. The next court date is set for 5 September 2024.

Online response to the murder

@deveshlee believes that the stealing of the sheep should be investigated first:

"If they prove they were stealing sheep, then the farmers are innocent, if not, they must rot in jail."

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The victims' bodies were found in an advanced state of decomposition, prompting the South African Police Service to initiate a search for the suspect.

Source: Briefly News