South African farmer critically injured after attackers mutilate him during robbery
A 50-year-old cattle farmer, Donovan Marx, was shot and stabbed during a robbery at his farm near Potchefstroom, then tortured by two attackers who cut off his ears. The assault has renewed calls from political figures for farm attacks to be investigated thoroughly and for victims to receive support.
Marx was alone at home when the men tied up a farm worker and entered the farmhouse. The worker freed himself and raised the alarm; rescuers arrived before the attackers could carry out a further threat, and the men fled in Marx’s station wagon without taking valuables. Marx is in hospital and described as critical but stable; police say no arrests have been made.
In short
- Farmer Donovan Marx was shot, stabbed and tortured at his farm.
- A worker escaped and raised the alarm, bringing help to the scene.
- Police are investigating; no arrests have been made.
Explained simply
Farm attacks in South Africa refer to violent crimes on farms and smallholdings, including robberies and assaults against farmers, workers and their families. Farms can be isolated, which may make it harder to get help quickly when a crime occurs.
The issue is politically sensitive, with debate about how common these attacks are, what motivates them and how they should be recorded. Police investigate individual cases, while political groups and farming organisations have called for stronger prevention and support for victims.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “White farmer has his ears hacked off during horrific torture in South African farm robbery: ‘The motive clearly isn’t just to steal’”.