Government in Part to Blame for Farm Attacks
27 January 2022
The IFP in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature says government, in part, is to blame for the spate of farm killings in the Province.
This comes after a yet another farmer, Hedley James Brown (70), of the KZN Midlands, was found murdered on his farm in Lions River, outside Howick, on Monday morning.
The IFP believes that government is not doing enough to address farm attacks, despite having all the necessary resources at its disposal. Government has failed the farmers; therefore, it must be held accountable. Government needs to discourage criminal acts by enforcing laws and through ensuring that harsh sentences are meted out to criminals. Otherwise, we are fighting a losing battle and farm attacks will continue.
According to the First Quarter 2021/22 SAPS Crime Statistics, attacks – including murder – on farms and small holdings increased by 47 incidents, when compared to the 2020/21 statistics.