Rage as farmers kill and feed women’s bodies to pigs in South Africa
The murder of two women by some farmers has sparked outrage in South Africa.
The three farmers are facing criminal charges after allegedly killing the women and feeding their bodies to pigs on their farm.
Zachariah Johannes Olivier, the farm owner, Andrian Rudolph de Wet, the supervisor and William Musora, the employee are said to have shot the women when they trespassed to collect potentially expired products dumped by a dairy company on their farm.
The bodies of Licodia Ndlovu and Maria Makgatho were later dumped in a pigsty.
According to ABC News, a male witness who was with them managed to crawl to a nearby road to seek help despite being injured.
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The accused persons appeared in court on September 10. They are expected to remain in prison pending the conclusion of their trial, according to the state.
Each of the three faces two counts of premeditated murder, one count of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The employee, Musora, a Zimbabwean citizen faces additional charges of unlawful residency in South Africa.
Meanwhile, ABC News reports that several political parties protested outside the Mankweng Magistrates Court in the northern province of Limpopo where the case is being heard.
They are calling for the men to be denied bail and for a harsh sentence.
The case resumes in October.
