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Pieter Hills was shot and killed at his Swartpan farm outside Hennenman in the Free State early Friday morning.
Pieter Hills (left) and his son Eddie. Image: Virtual Memorials – Attacks in South Africa and their stories / Facebook
JOHANNESBURG – Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Free State farmer Pieter Hills are expected to appear in court Monday.
Hills was shot and killed at his Swartpan farm outside Hennenman in the Free State early Friday.
His son Eddie was stabbed and taken to the hospital.
This is the latest in a series of attacks on farmers.
Farm manager Brendin Horner was killed in Paul Roux several weeks ago.
Police embarked on a manhunt shortly after the Hills were attacked, with a breakthrough soon after.
Free State Police spokesman Motantsi Makhele said: “Hennenman detectives and crime prevention worked 24 hours after a farmer and his son were attacked. They carried out a criminal intelligence-led operation and arrested four suspects in Hennenman. The other three will appear in Hennenman Magistrates Court on charges of murder and burglary. “
The fourth suspect, a 49-year-old man, was found hanging in police cells.
The authorities have opened an investigation file.
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