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Shots were fired as thousands of protesters from Senekal and across the country gathered at Senekal Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning to attend the first appearance of the two suspects linked to the death of Brendin Horner.
Protesters tried to reach suspects in the court’s holding cells, sparking clashes with the police, while the media were also attacked and assaulted by farmers unhappy with their presence.
Over the weekend, two suspects, ages 32 and 43, were arrested after the body of Horner, 22, was found in the Paul Roux area on Friday morning.
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The police tried to maintain order outside the Senekal Magistrates Court. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
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Journalists and photographers were also attacked by some peasants, who were not happy with their presence in court. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
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This police vehicle was slightly worse due to wear and tear, after clashes between police and farmers. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
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The farmers tried to enter the detention cells of the court, where the suspects in the murder of Brendin Horner were being held. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
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The farmers tried to enter the detention cells of the court, where the suspects in the murder of Brendin Horner were being held. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
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The farmers tried to enter the court’s holding cells, where the suspects in the murder of Brendin Horner were being held. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
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The police tried to maintain order outside the Senekal Magistrates Court. Image: Tracy-Lee Stark
The grounds of the Senekal Magistrates Court were not easily accessible due to the thousands of protesters who gathered around the court to show their support against the farm killings.
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Protesters gather in front of the Senekal magistrates court to see the suspects who were arrested in the murder case of Brendin Horner. Photos: Tracy Lee Stark
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Protesters gather in front of the Senekal magistrates court to see the suspects who were arrested in the murder case of Brendin Horner. Photos: Tracy Lee Stark
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Protesters gather in front of the Senekal magistrates court to see the suspects who were arrested in the murder case of Brendin Horner. Photos: Tracy Lee Stark
The proceedings had begun peacefully but quickly turned violent shortly after the case against the suspects was postponed until October 16.
Warning: the following video (courtesy of Netwerk24) contains strong language and violence:
Trucks, cars, motorcycles and horses decorated with white crosses and signs of ‘Stop now’ and ‘Ons es gatvol’ drove in kilometer-long convoys from the outskirts of the city to head to the pitch.
Outside the court, representatives from AfriForum and other interest groups addressed the crowd, as well as representatives from political parties such as the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Plus Front (FFP).
READ MORE: Tributes for Free State Young Farm Manager Brendin Horner
Several motorcycle clubs also attended the protest.
The process outside the court began with a moment of silence for all the victims, farmers and workers of the attacks on the farm.
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Protesters gather in front of the Senekal magistrates court to see the suspects who were arrested in the murder case of Brendin Horner. Photos: Tracy Lee Stark
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Protesters gather in front of the Senekal magistrates court to see the suspects who were arrested in the murder case of Brendin Horner. Photos: Tracy Lee Stark
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Protesters gather in front of the Senekal magistrates court to see the suspects who were arrested in the murder case of Brendin Horner. Photos: Tracy Lee Stark
- This is a story in development and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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