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By IOL Reporter 
9h ago
Durban – A Free State family is hopeful that the death of their loved one will bring a tipping point to tension in the area that has been in the limelight after farmers rampaged in front of the Magistrates Court of Senekal last week.
The riot originated from the murder of 21-year-old farm manager Brendin Horner, who was killed and his body tied with rope and tied to a pole.
Two men were arrested in connection with Horner’s death and the farming community demanded that the suspects be turned over.
Things went wrong and property was damaged during a protest.
Since then, one person has been charged with attempted murder, intentional damage to property and public violence. Your request for bail has been denied.
On Tuesday, Ministers Bheki Cele and Ayanda Dlodlo visited the Senekal community to offer their condolences and assure them that the government was doing everything possible to ensure that there was justice for Horner’s death.
Sekwetje Mahlamba and Sekola Matlaletsa will appear in court again on October 16 and the government has called on the community to remain calm.
“Avoid breaking or taking the law into your own hands. Law enforcement agencies will be on the ground to ensure that all people attending the process are safe,” the ministers said in a joint statement.
The ministers said the government is accelerating the implementation of the revised Rural Security Strategy to respond to the security needs of rural communities and support social and economic development.
“The government will continue to use the District Development Model to ensure that the development of critical infrastructure in the country benefits rural areas.
“The security and stability of farming communities is critical to providing South Africa with food and job creation.
“Criminals take advantage of the farming community due to its isolation and not proximity to other communities,” the statement read.
Horner family spokeswoman Gilly Scheepers said they appreciated the visit.
“We really appreciate the visit and we really hope it brings a tipping point in tension in this area. It is regrettable, but perhaps the loss of a young man’s life will bring peace and stability to the South African farming community, “he said.
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