Authorities Nab Five Suspects Following Violent Murder in Humansdorp Farm
- Five men were arrested for the murder of 60-year-old Deon Du Toit on a farm near Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape
- The suspects, aged 22 to 37, face multiple charges, including murder and the possession of stolen property
- Eastern Cape authorities responded after receiving reports of a robbery in progress
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EASTERN CAPE, HUMANSDORP - Five men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 60-year-old man on a farm outside Humansdorp. The suspects appeared in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 February 2026.
Murder of a 60-year-old man on a farm
The suspects, aged between 22 and 37, were reportedly found in possession of items believed to have been stolen during the attack. They face charges of murder, house robbery and possession of suspected stolen property.
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Police said the victim, Deon Du Toit, was discovered lifeless on his smallholding along the R102 early on 27 January 2026, with signs of violent trauma. Authorities responded after receiving reports of a robbery in progress.
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