Michael Johannes du Plessis

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Michael Johannes du Plessis

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa
Death: October 24, 2007 (70)
farm Jagfontein, Randfontein, West Rand, GP, South Africa (Murder - Farm Attack)
Immediate Family:

Son of Philippus Gerhardus du Plessis and Charlotta Louisa du Plessis
Husband of Private
Father of Private; Private and Private
Brother of Jacoba Petronella La Cock; Evert Phillipus du Plessis; Private; Philippus gerhardus du Plessis; Louis van Wyk du Plessis and 1 other

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About Michael Johannes du Plessis

Michael 'Mike' du Plessis (1937 – 2007)

Brief overview:

Mike (70), who lived with his wife Sannie (65), on farm Jagfontein, and sold bricks and sand, was shot dead in front on his staff and son-in-law. Sannie was assaulted and threatened with death. The attackers ransacked the office and the house, and beat up Jeanette Kupane their domestic worker when she attempted to press the alarm. They rammed grass into her mouth and threw her into the dog kennel.

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
    • Ten armed men and a sangoma were been arrested. Six firearms were seized, along with the cash believed to have been taken from the du Plessis's. The two stolen pick-up trucks were also recovered.
  • Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
  • Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
  • Trial/Conviction

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Michael Johannes du Plessis's Timeline

1937
July 25, 1937
Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa
2007
October 24, 2007
Age 70
farm Jagfontein, Randfontein, West Rand, GP, South Africa