Mr President, will you ignore the Brand family farm attack, too?
28 July 2020
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the farm attack on the Brand family on their smallholding in the Northern Cape.
Danie (83) and Breggie (79) Brand, retired farmers, as well as their visiting daughter Elzabie (50), were allegedly attacked on Sunday on their farm at Magogong-plots in Hartswater, Northern Cape. It was only the following day, after repeated calls, that their house was visited, and the alarm raised.
One of their two stolen vehicles was found abandoned at Majaneng Village, Taung, and road checks saw the police chase and apprehend the second vehicle with three occupants, a female and two men. A fourth suspect was apprehended this morning at 11:00. Early this morning the daughter’s body was found, but her parents have not yet been located at the time of writing, although helicopters (one from the SAPS) are currently searching.
The DA extends our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and the surrounding community, who are reeling in shock at this evil crime.