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A farm manager was killed.
- A 21-year-old farm manager was killed and tied to a pole.
- He had injuries to his head and face, and a rope around his neck tied him to the post.
- The police found a knife and requested any information.
A 21-year-old farm manager in the Free State was found murdered and tied to a pole Friday morning, police said.
Police spokesman Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said that Brendin Horner was found in an open space in Paul Roux around 06:30.
He was the manager of the De Rots farm.
According to the police, they tied him with a rope around his neck to the post.
A knife was found near the scene.
He had serious injuries to his head and face.
Blood stains
His Toyota Hilux was found abandoned and bloodstained near the Duikfontein Farm in the same area.
The motive for the killing is not yet known, but Makhele said police were requesting information to help with their investigation.
Information can be provided to Detective Sergeant Britz, who can be contacted on 082 466 7648 or the station commander, Captain Moloi, on 082 419 6715.
Jan van Niekerk, provincial leader of Freedom Front Plus, said crimes such as the Horner murder could only be effectively combated if the government admitted they were serious, first declared them priority crimes and established specialized units charged with ensuring rural security. safety.
He called on the farming community to join their local safety and security structures and encouraged farmers to protect and defend themselves.
