British woman murdered on Thabazimbi farm – AfriForum

Christine Robinson, a British woman in her fifties, was gruesomely beaten to death on her farm about 15 km outside Thabazimbi. The police are investigating the murder and rumour has it that two farmworkers, who may have a connection to the case, are missing. AfriForum once again appealed to Government to prioritise farm murders.

“This is another horrific murder in South Africa. The slow rate at which Government responds to crime sends a distorted image of our country to the rest of the world,” said Ian Cameron, Head of Community Safety at AfriForum.

The Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko, recently announced that they will give urgent attention to farm murders.

“We can’t wait for Government any longer. Although we welcome Mr Nhleko’s announcement, words don’t mean anything if they do not lead to action. They are taking too long,” Cameron said.

There were three farm attacks in last 24 hours:

• Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga: Three women and a baby were attacked and robbed. One of the women wounded the attacker with a panga.
• Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal: Farmer hit over the head with a pistol and robbed.
• Thabazimbi, Limpopo: Ms Robinson murdered on her farm outside Thabazimbi.

Earlier this month, the South African Human Rights Commission confirmed that they will call a public hearing regarding farm murders in South Africa. According to AfriForum, the only way to find a sustainable solution is if civilians and the Police work together.