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Willem van Zyl

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Death: March 01, 2007 (32-33)
Kimberley, Diamandveld, NC, South Africa (Murder - Farm Attack)
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About Willem van Zyl

Willem van Zyl (1974 - 2007)

Brief overview:

Willem (33), died when he was shot in his upper and lower body, and his right wrist, on 1st March 2007 on his farm in Kimberley. He was returning to his farm when three men attacked him, said Captain Cherelle Ehlers.

The armed males used cement and metal poles to block a cattle crossing on the Wintersrush gravel road. They fired four shots at Willem, and also assaulted him.

They stole Willems mobile phone and firearm.

A reward of R20,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the three attackers.

No further updates can be found.

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    • Anyone with information on the incident should contact Crime Stop on 08600-10111.
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1974
1974
2007
March 1, 2007
Age 33
Kimberley, Diamandveld, NC, South Africa