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The charges of, among other things, terrorism, attempted murder, incitement to violence and public violence brought against one of the farmers in this week’s Senekal protest serve as evidence of double standards when it comes to farmers, according to Freedom Front Plus.
In a statement, Pieter Groenewald from the party said that the charges against the farmer, who is currently in custody pending the completion of his bail request, prove that “the prosecution wants to set an example” of the accused, “and by doing so send a message to farmers and the farming community. “
He maintains that the charges of terrorism and attempted murder are “serious and unreasonable”, which points to a bias on the part of the prosecution.
“The tax authority is always supposed to be objective, equitable and fair to all defendants. This is clearly not the case here and the charges are being disproportionate, “the statement said.
He said there were no signs of terrorism during Tuesday’s court case in Senekal, and that no one’s life was in danger, warning that “these kinds of allegations will only stir emotions and could lead to even more conflicts in South Africa. It all comes down to more incitement from the tax authority itself. “
It also asks why no terrorism or attempted murder charges were brought against EFF members during the recent protests at Clicks stores across the country, or against anyone responsible for the destruction during the service provision protests.
“It is totally unacceptable and as the leader of FF Plus, I will personally address this matter with the relevant ministers and the police.”
The farmer in question has been seen in video clips targeting attendees of the initial peaceful protest, telling them that the defendant in the Senekal farmer’s murder, Brendin Horner, will simply be able to walk free through the legal system, and that it is time to take personal action.
He can be seen inciting others to join him in getting them out of detention cells, shortly before things turned violent and a group of protesters tried to do exactly that.
Shots were fired, for which the police and farmers blame each other, while the defendant also allegedly strangled a female police officer who tried to prevent them from accessing the detention cells.
His application for bail will continue next week and the court ordered that his identity be withheld until this process is complete.
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