Martha Maria Swart

Martha 'Martie' Maria Swart (1946 - 1993)

Brief overview:

Martie (46), from Farm Ouwerf, Kestell in the Free State, had been attacked on the farm during September 1993. The following month on 23rd October, she was found dead with one gunshot wound to the head.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Farm/Smallholding
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)
  • Martha's husband Wessel Jacobus Swart (51), was attacked and shot three times on the same farm Ouwerf in Kestell, on 16th August 1995. He died later the same day. Two assailants, who claimed to be looking for work, dragged Wessel into the house, shot him in the back and arm and tied him up with wire.

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

Additional Biographical Information:

• Identity Number : 4611060025087
• Cause of death : Brain damage, as a result of gunshot wound
• https://archive.is/IPNHk

Links to Media articles:

• https://www.yumpu.com/nl/document/read/4451339/laai-af-die-lys-van-...