Outcry as Western Cape farmer killed in his home for guns and ammunition

The murder of Gerhard Nel on his farm in Porterville, Western Cape, has caused an outcry.

The 65-year-old lost his life after being stabbed twice in his neck, three times in his back and once below his chest in the early hours of Monday after assailants gained entry to his farm. His wife Barbara, 63, who was tied up during the ordeal, survived and managed to get help.

Police spokesperson W/O Joseph Swartbooi said robbery was believed to be the motive as the assailants fled with firearms, ammunition and mobile devices.

“Provincial serious and violent crimes detectives are hard at work pursuing leads.

Reports suggested five unknown armed men forced their way into the house at about 1am on Monday, stabbed Nel and tied up his wife before ransacking the premises,” Swartbooi said.

No arrests had been made.

The suspects fled with four firearms, ammunition and mobile devices.