WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: 30 sheep slaughtered on farm near Standerton

According to information at police’s disposal, the farm owner received a call from one of the neighbouring farmers informing him about sheep intestines discovered on the road within the area.

January 22, 2019

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Police in Mpumalanga are looking for suspects who allegedly trespassed on a farm near Standerton and slaughtered 30 sheep on 20 January.

According to information at police’s disposal, the farm owner received a call from one of the neighbouring farmers informing him about sheep intestines discovered on the road within the area.

He then went to the area and upon arrival, he saw the intestines as well as sheep’s feet, skins and heads with ear tags still intact, confirming that it was indeed his sheep.

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January 22, 2019

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.