Alleged Farm Attacker Remanded in Custody After Handing Himself In 19-10-2025

Alleged Farm Attacker Remanded in Custody After Handing Himself In

19-10-2025

Malandela George Mbela, a 48-year-old man, has been remanded in custody after allegedly robbing and assaulting a 70-year-old farmer, his 68-year-old wife, and their 34-year-old daughter on their farm in the Buffelshoek area. The incident occurred on October 12, 2025, and Mbela, a former employee of the farm, reportedly handed himself over to the police on October 13, 2025. He is facing charges of robbery and assault.

Key Details:

– Charges: Robbery and assault
– Victims: 70-year-old farmer, 68-year-old wife, and 34-year-old daughter
– Location: Farm in Buffelshoek area, near Parys/Fochville road
– Date of Incident: October 12, 2025
– Arrest: October 13, 2025, after surrendering to police
– Next Court Appearance: October 22, 2025

Mbela’s actions allegedly involved overpowering and assaulting the farm owner’s wife and daughter in a storeroom, locking them in, and then proceeding to the farmhouse to assault the farmer and steal their Toyota Hilux bakkie. The victims were hospitalized, but the farmer was discharged the next day. The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court again on October 22, 2025.

SOURCE:https://southafricatoday.net/south-africa-news/north-west/alleged-farm-attacker-remanded-in-custody-after-handing-himself-in/