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About Hendrik Pistorius
Hendrik Pistorius (1969 - 2022)
Brief overview:
Hendrik (53), a flower (Proteas) farmer from Piket Bo-Berg, outside Piketberg in the Western Cape, was found murdered on his farm on 3rd August 2022. He had sustained blunt force trauma injuries to the right side of his head, and found partially covered with a bin.
The only item believed to be stolen is Hendrik's wallet with an unknown amount of money.
Hendrik apparently handed in his firearms during the recent amnesty period and only an air rifle was still in his possession.
"The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza expressed her shock at the senseless killing of Pistorius calling it a barbaric act."
"Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Ivan Meyer called the murder a “tragic incident” and said he was concerned about crime in rural communities."
"Agri Western Cape CEO Jannie Strydom said that the agriculture sector remained vulnerable to crime, especially in rural communities."
Louis Pistorius, Hendrik's brother said, "Hendrik specialised in blushing bride proteas (Serruria florida), a species endemic to South Africa, and had build up an international name for himself as a supplier."
Although there is a police investigation no arrests have been made.
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
- 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
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Hendrik Pistorius's Timeline
| 1969 |
1969
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| 2022 |
August 3, 2022
Age 53
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Piketberg, West Coast DC, WC, South Africa
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