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About Engela Emmarentia Smit
Engela Emmarentia Smit (1983 - 1998)
Brief overview:
Engela (15), and her mother's fiance Gert Petrus Grobler (42), were hacked to death with an axe when attacked by two youths on Plot 270, Ruvel Road, De Deur, Vaal Triangle, on 16th February 1998.
Farm manager Jacon Tsotsi was preparing to feed Grobler’s chickens when he heard the dogs barking near the staff quarters. “I went over and slowly pushed the door open. The sight in front of me was shocking. Mr Grobler was lying sprawled on the floor, with blood on his face and on the floor.” He went to a neighbour, Jan Basson, to call the police. While they waited, Basson went to check in the main house. He went to Engela’s room. Blood was spattered all over the walls and floor. He pulled the covers from the bed and saw Engela’s battered body.
Brief Biography:
- Other Victims/Family
- Funeral/Memorial
- The Farm/Smallholding
- The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)
Attack Details:
- Date and time of attack
- Weapons
- Items Stolen
- Firearms and jewellery were stolen.
- Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
- Torture, Gratuitous violence
- Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.
Perpetrator details:
- Number and Descriptions
- Arrests
- Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
- Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
- Trial/Conviction
Additional Biographical Information:
- ID Number : 8204140329087
- Official cause of death : Unnatural causes
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Engela Emmarentia Smit's Timeline
| 1982 |
April 14, 1982
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| 1998 |
February 16, 1998
Age 15
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De Deur, Sedibeng, GP, South Africa
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