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Police have apprehended an armed suspect after two separate farm attacks on Thursday and Friday have rocked the close-knit community of Brakfontein, outside East London. The man was arrested while allegedly attempting to hijack a getaway vehicle as it was leaving a nearby petrol station. On Thursday, a woman was accosted and tied up while thieves robbed her of valuables and electronic goods.
MEC Ivan Meyer was at the Bonnievale Magistrate's Court, where the case was postponed.
South African Human Rights Commissioner Chris Nissen criticised local government for a lack of representation.
Of the 94 farm attacks recorded in Gauteng between October 1, 2020 and November 30, 2021, only nine people have been arrested.
The movement unite against farm murders descended on the union buildings in a go-slow demonstration on the N14 Highway to Pretoria before making their way to the seat of government.