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R10 000 for information that leads to conviction of farm attackers

Screenshots of CCTV video material in a farmhouse where a woman was attacked show that robbers were armed with a hunting rifle and a handgun.

September 22, 2025
Daleen Naude 1 minute read
In this photo, one can clearly see the hunting rifle that the robbers had with them. Photo: Supplied.

A R10 000 reward is being offered for information that will lead to the conviction of two robbers who attacked a teacher on a farm.

The flyer which indicates that a reward of R10 000 is being offered. Photo: Supplied.

Wilma Maartens (a teacher from Laerskool Roossenekal) was attacked on their farm, Gelukspoort, near Roossenekal, on September 17 at around 17:00.

She was attacked outside their house and dragged inside the home.

One of the robbers had a hunting rifle and the other a handgun, which changed hands between the two.

One of the robbers with tge handgun. Photo: Supplied.

Wilma was tied up, and the robbers got away with cash, Bushnell binoculars, a laptop and a Samsung A32 cellphone.

Sakkie Lourens (Bosveld Misdaadondersoeke – BMO) confirmed that BMO is offering the reward. He also said that information will be handled confidentially.

He can be contacted on 071 798 7954 or 082 792 6271.

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September 22, 2025
Daleen Naude 1 minute read

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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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