A South African farmer and two employees face charges for allegedly killing two women and feeding their bodies to pigs. The shocking incident has sparked public outrage and protests. The suspects remain in custody as racial tensions rise, with political groups demanding justice and boycotts of the farm's products.
Outrage has erupted in South Africa over the brutal killings of two black women allegedly murdered by a white farmer and his employees, who reportedly fed their bodies to pigs. Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were allegedly shot while foraging for food at a farm near Polokwane in Limpopo province. Their remains were discovered days later, partially eaten by pigs.
The farm owner, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, 60, along with his employees, Adrian de Wet, 19, and William Musora, 50, have been charged with murder and attempted murder. The suspects are accused of shooting at Ndlovu's husband, Mabutho Ncube, who managed to escape and alert the authorities. He later led police to the crime scene, where the women’s decomposed bodies were found in the pigsty.
This incident has sparked renewed racial tension in South Africa, where the issue of rural land ownership remains a sensitive topic. Protesters gathered outside the courtroom in Polokwane, holding signs demanding the suspects be denied bail. Inside the court, magistrate Ntilane Felleng allowed media coverage, stating it was in the public interest.
The bail hearing has been postponed to November 6 to allow more time for investigations. Meanwhile, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) political party has called for a boycott of the farm's products and demanded its shutdown. The South African Human Rights Commission condemned the killings and urged communities to engage in anti-racism dialogues to ease rising tensions.
