The Limpopo police has confirmed an arrest of a 28-year-old male suspect allegedly involved in a murder(farm attack) incident happened near Baltimore under Capricorn District on Saturday.
According to SAPS in Limpopo, following an intensive investigation, the suspect was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, 02 December 2025, by members of the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit, Tolwe Detectives, Bosbeld Misdaad Ondersoeke, and Bosveld Plaasbeveiliging Security Company.
The reports from the SAPS mentioned that the victim was attacked by intruders in his farmhouse in front of his wife and was declared dead on the scene.
"It is alleged that the incident took place after the 77-year-old victim left the farmhouse to check on his cattle. During this time, two unknown male suspects reportedly entered the house and tied up his wife at knifepoint.
"When the husband returned home, he was confronted by the intruders, who then tied him up and severely assaulted him before fleeing the scene.
"The wife managed to free herself and report the incident to the farm watch.
The police and neighbouring farmers responded immediately. Upon arrival, they found the 77-year-old victim still tied and lying unconscious. Emergency Medical Services(EMS) declared him dead at the scene. He was identified as Attie Mahne(77)," said the Limpopo SAPS.
The police mentioned that several items were reportedly stolen during the attack, including a firearm and undisclosed amount of money.
The arrested suspect will appear before the Senwabarwana Magistrate's Court on Wednesday,03 December 2025. A search for the second suspect is ongoing, the police concluded.