“Robbery Related and Non-Social Fabric Murders” 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007

There are 161 victims remembered in this project

Urban Attacks - 49

Rural Attacks - 74

Business Attacks - 8

Vehicle Attacks / Hijackings - 19

Outdoor Attacks - 12

2006 April

Urban Attacks

• Angela Kupane (40) 06/04/2006 Wendywood, Sandton, GP (stabbed in the neck) media link, media link, media link
• Bernard Harm Fisser "Ben" (65) 09/04/2006 Louis Trichardt, LP (shot in the chest) media article, media article, media article,
• Ken Kirsten (58) 09/04/2006 Northcliff, Johannesburg, GP (shot dead in his driveway) media article, media article

Rural Attacks

• Karel Fourie (70) 02/04/2006 Melmoth, KZN (shot dead) []

Outdoor Attacks

• Brett Michael Goldin (28) 16/04/2006 Mowbray, Cape Town, WC (abducted, shot dead, multiple murder) media link, media link, media link
• Richard Keith Bloom (27) 16/04/2006 Mowbray, Cape Town, WC (abducted, shot dead, multiple murder) media link, media link, media link

Hijackings Road Attacks

• Roy Peter David Sylvester (47) 21/04/2006 N14, Exit 55, Roodepoort, GP (armed robbery, shot dead when car broke down) media link
• Tessa Anne Goldsworthy (56) 21/04/2006 Hamilton Street, Craighall Park, GP (shot dead in vehicle in driveway of home) media link, media link

May

Urban Attacks

• Christelene Rossouw (79) 02/05/2006 Saffraan Str, Welgemoed, WC (bludgeoned) media article
• Alta Johanna van Staden (61) 13/05/2006 Lynnwood Park, Pretoria, GP (strangled to death) media article
• Johanna Retief van Aarde (79) 21/05/2006 Gordons Bay, WC (bludgeoned to death with a hammer) media article, media article, media article
• Pieter Johannes Gouws (74) 22/05/2006 Williams Str, Parow, WC (strangled with a tie) media article
• Eugene Schaefer (72) 30/05/2006 Parys, FS (stabbed 38 times, raped) media article, media article, media article, media article

Rural Attacks

• Roos de Ville (Jr.) (40) 06/05/2006 farm Uitvalgrond, Sonop, Brits, NW (shot twice in chest and once in the neck)
• Nico Bezuidenhout (59) 07/05/2006 farm Damplaas, Excelsior, EC (shot dead) [] media link
• Mr Lipholi (?) 26/05/2006 farm Induna of Valley view farm, Greytown, KZN remembrance link
• Charlotte van Tonder (68) 30/05/2006 Vrede, FS (killed with sheep shears, multiple murder) media article
• Jacobus van Tonder (78) 30/05/2006 Vrede, FS (shot dead, multiple murder) media article

Business Attacks

• Jan Hendrik De Almeida Duvenhage (19) /05/2006 Welbekend, Bapsfontein, GP (shot dead during a robbery in a restaurant, multiple murder) media article
• Lukas Cornelis Koekemoer (50) /05/2006 Welbekend, Bapsfontein, GP (shot dead during a robbery in a restaurant, multiple murder) media article

June

Urban Attacks

• Cornelis Pieter De Leeuw Malan "Connie" (81) 03/06/2006 Modimolle, LP (bludgeoned and strangled) media article
• Emily Dorothy Smith (53) 07/06/2006 Tornaka Court apartments, Outspan Rd, South Hills Johannesburg, GP (suffocated/smothered to death) media article
• Hendrik van Kaam (78) 18/06/2006 Voortrekker Street, Krugersdorp, GP (pressure to the neck) Court Papers, media link
• Bart Patrick Dorrestein (26) 22/06/2006 Hurlingham, Sandton, GP (shot twice in the chest media link
• Arnold Louw (?) 06/2006 Germiston, GP (murdered during a home invasion)

Rural Attacks

• Anna Maria Geyer (68) 16/06/2006 Sterkstroom, EC (assaulted and throat slit) media article
• Thys Boshoff (66) 19/06/2006 Boesmanspruit, Carolina, MPL media article
• Flip Heyneke (51) 21/06/2006 Bainsvlei, Bloemfontein, FS (tied up and hanged) media article
• M Armatigun (58) 28/06/2006 Louis Trichardt, LP
• J Etchelle (70) 28/06/2006 Stella, NW (source: Hennenman Boerevereniging, Muur van Herinnering)
• J.P Marais (56) 28/06/2006 Ysterspruit, NW (source: Hennenman Boerevereniging, Muur van Herinnering)
• Colleen Horrman (63) 06/2006 Canasta Place, Ford Grey, EC (multiple murder) media link
• Des Horrman (64) 06/2006 Canasta Place, Ford Grey, EC (multiple murder media link
• Willem van Wyk (72) 06/2006 farm De Hoop, Steynsrus, FS (shot dead) []
• Bobby Eyssel (?) 06/2006 Soutpansberg, Louis Trichardt, LP (murdered on farm) media report

Business Attacks

• Sabera Banu Bhamjee (55) 02/06/2006 Pietermaritzburg, KZN (found with multiple stab wounds in her consulting room) media link media link media link

Hijacking / Road Attacks

• Megan Herselman (49) 13/06/2006 N1 Western Bypass, Rivonia Off-ramp, GP (shot four times in the stomach) media article, media article
• Nolan Daniels (48) 25/06/2006 R300, Bellville, WC (hit with a brick through window) media link

July

Urban Attacks

• Renate Kellerman (39) 13/07/2006 Le Petit Chateau guesthouse, Durbanville, WC (raped and stabbed) media article, media article, media article media article
• Hendrick van Kaam (78) 16/07/2006 Krugersdorp, GP (wife Niesje was stabbed. Hendrick died from the attack)

Rural Attacks

• Sylvia Barkhuizen (72) 07/07/2006 Kruisement farm, Leslie, MPL (shot twice, in the head and the stomach) media article
• Manie de Jager (59) 26/07/2006 Schurveberg, Pretoria, GP (shot several times) media article
• Leon Naude (46) 26/07/2006 Muldersdrift, GP (shot five times in the face and upper body) media article
• Frans Pieterse (43) 07/2006 Swartruggens, NW (tortured with boiling water, head cut and strangled) media article

Hijacking / Road Attacks

• Robert Jacobus Pitzer (40) 21/07/2006 N2, South Coast, KZN (attacked and shot when vehicle broke down) media report
• Clay Pierre-Louis (42) 22/07/2006 N1 Rivonia offramp, GP (shot dead) media article, media article

Outdoor Attacks

• Celine Cowley (4) 30/07/2006 Ravensmead, Parow, WC (stab wound in her head, strangled) media link, media link
• Lesiba Luwig Latakgomo Dr. (48) 29/07/2006 Duncanville,Vereeniging, GP (fatally shot) media article, media article

Business Attacks

• Christiaan Jacob Homan "Chris" (26) 03/07/2006 Zeerust, NW (security guard shot in head during armed robbery) media article

August

Urban Attacks

• Leon John Crous (46) 07/08/2006 Milnerton, Cape Town, WC (DOB : 14/06/1960) (Official cause of death : Unnatural causes - Case Ref: DR1544/2006)
• Peter Henry Jacobs (93) 13/08/2006 Robin Acres, Randburg, GP (bludgeoned to death in home) media article
• Annemarie Alma Jacobs (77) 13/08/2006 Robin Acres, Randburg, GP (bludgeoned to death in home) media article
• Sven Tideman (66) 25/08/2006 Rietondale, Pretoria, GP (shot dead) media article media article, media article
• Rene Venter (32) 31/08/2006 Douglasdale, Johannesburg, GP (battered to death with a bat) media article media article media article

Rural Attacks

• [John Louis Steyn] 08/08/2006 Sand River smallholdings, Pretoria, GP (murdered in his house)
• Christopher Raubenheimer (31) 10/08/2006 Rein Rd, Bridle Park, Midrand, GP (shot in the upper body) [] media link

Business Attacks

• Daniël Miller (31) 26/08/2006 Pretoria, GP (shot in the back) media article

Vehicle Attacks / Hijackings

• Zelda Saaiman (49) 25/08/2006 Brooklyn, Pretoria, GP (Hijacking murder, shot dead) media article, media article, media article

September

Urban Attacks

• Martha Johanna Catherina Claassen (67) 08/09/2006 George, WC (strangled to death, found in garden) media link
• Owen Fred Potterton (69) 11/09/2006 Kloof, Durban, KZN (tied up with wire, beaten, left to die) Media Notice
• Thomas Rubbin Leach (74) 14/09/2006 Suideroord, Johannesburg, GP (found in the garage with a stab wound to the throat, multiple murder) media link
• Pamela May Leslie (67) 14/09/2006 Suideroord, Johannesburg, GP (found in the bedroom with a gunshot wound, multiple murder) media link
• Gerrit Stefanus Louw "Stefan" (34) 15/09/2006 Westdene, Johannesburg, GP (shot in the chest) media link
• Theo Bernard van Niekerk (44) 17/09/2006 George, WC (found murdered in home) media link
• Steven John Lindsay (31) 18/09/2006 Sinker Rd, Olivedale, GP (shot in back of head in garage) media link

Rural Attacks

• Eric Ezrah Podolski (71) 05/09/2006 Albert Falls, Cramond, KZN (hung from a tree, head battered by a shovel) media article
• Pieter Gabriel van Deventer (70) 11/09/2006 Rooipoort, Potgietersrus, LP (wife Rygel survived, source: brother hvdeventer(at)exponant.com)
• Mr Shabalala (71) 12/09/2006 Whispers Farm, Bishopstowe, KZN (security guard murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Hannes Botha (64) 18/09/2006 Evander, MP (shot in the head while delivering milk) media link
• Mattias Noack (57) 27/09/2006 Lindley, Muldersdrift, GP (shot at three times) media article
• Mr C Gramony (?) 30/09.2006 Ncazuka farm, Sawoti, KZN (murdered on farm) remembrance link

Business Attacks

• Leon Vermaak 07/09/2006 Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, EC (shot dead in an armed robbery at his shop) media link

Hijackings / Road Attacks

• Deon Adriaan Stein (20) 29/09/2006 Baltimore Rd, near Marken, LP (murdered by a gang when SBV cash in transit vehicle was set alight, 3 others also murdered) media link, media link
• Maphuti Marcus Maleta (25) 29/09/2006 Baltimore Rd, near Marken, LP (murdered by a gang when SBV cash in transit vehicle was set alight, 3 others also murdered) media link, media link
• Dirk Kleynhans (28) 29/09/2006 Baltimore Rd, near Marken, LP (murdered by a gang when SBV cash in transit vehicle was set alight, 3 others also murdered) media link, media link
• Hennie Botha (21) 29/09/2006 Baltimore Rd, near Marken, LP (murdered by a gang when SBV cash in transit vehicle was set alight, 3 others also murdered) media link, media link

Outdoor Attacks

• Johannes Jurgens Botha "Hannes" (64) 09/2006 Evander, MPL (shot in the head while delivering milk in eMbalenhle-township)media article, media article

October

Urban Attacks

• Hendrik Nel "Hein" (26) 06/10/2006 Port Elizabeth, EC (tied up, strangled to death in home) media article, media article, media article
• Hendrik Johannes Christoffel van den Berg "Hennie" (79) 10/10/2006 Hazelwood, Pretoria, GP (attacked in his home and died after of a heart attack) media link, media link
• Annika Moicel (23) 17/10/2006 Jan Bandtjies Rd, Sinoville, Pretoria, GP (strangled) media link
• Russell McDonough (70) 19/10/2006 Clayville, Olifantsfontein, GP (shot in the head)
• Sandra Jane Cilliers (58) 24/10/2006 Pentagon Park, Bloemfontein, FS (tied up and then strangled to death) tribute
• Wayne Adrian Els (37) 24/10/2006 Murrayfield, Pretoria, GP (shot in chest, died in hospital) media link
• Michelle van der Westhuizen (30) 21/10/2006 Craigavon estate, Fourways, Johannesburg, GP (shot dead) media link

Rural Attacks

• R Jordaan (28) 03/10/2006 Maclear, EC
• Stefanus Schoeman "Fanie" (74) 04/10/2006 farm Rietpoort, Paul Roux, FS (tied up in his garage with wire, strangled to death) [] media article
• Anton Lourens (56) 10/10/2006 Menlo Park, Pretoria, GP (shot, died 3 days later) media article

Hijackings / Road Attacks

• Nicolene Bekker "Nicky" (27) 10/10/2006 Riverlea, Johannesburg, GP (hijacked, abducted, shot dead) media link
• Louis Hosea Bierman (65) 11/10/2006 Kingsway Road, Amanzimtoti, KZN (shot at point-blank range in the side of the head) media link

Outdoor Attacks

• Quintin Boutell (52) 05/10/2006 Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, EC (stabbed by a youths) media link media link

Business Attacks

• Johan Christiaan Peo "Sonny" (70) 01/10/2006 Day Night Pharmacy, corner West and Point rd, Durban, KZN (shot dead by three armed robbers) media link, media link

November

Urban Attacks

• Daniel Francois Malan Van Den Berg (51) 18/11/2006 Welkom, MP (DOB : 22/05/1955) (Official cause of death : Unnatural causes - Case Ref: WDR642\06)

Rural Attacks

• Emmerentia Jacoba Botha (64) 01/11/2006 Skuilhoek, Fauresmith, Xhariep, FS article link
• Anna Marie Fourie (52) 16/11/2006 Farm Rietfontein, Verkeerdevlei, FS (killed in a shootout, multiple murder) media article
• Eugene Fourie (56) 16/11/2006 Farm Rietfontein, Verkeerdevlei, FS (killed in a shootout, multiple murder) media article
• Molomonpja Seshaba (33) 19/11/2006 Steynsrus, FS (multiple murder) media article
• Bettie Smit (72) 19/11/2006 Steynsrus, FS(multiple murder) media article
• Louis Fivas (77) 19/11/2006 Steynsrus, FS (multiple murder) media article
• Jan Moolman (34) 29/11/2006 Wolmaransstad, NW (shot in the chest with a shotgun) [] media link
• Antonio Pestana (47) 24/11/2006 Rondebult, GP (bound, tortured and strangled to death) media article

Business Attacks

Vehicle/Hijacking Attacks

• Eddie Barnard (34) 18/11/2006 Thokoza, East Rand, GP (shot, died in hospital) media article
• Sibongiseni Protas Mkhize (28) 19/11/2006 kwaDabeka near Pinetown, KZN (shot dead, dragged from his parked vehicle and searched) media link

Outdoor Attacks

December

Urban Attacks

• Anna Magrieta Brink (79) 09/12/2006 Delmas, MPL (bound, tortured, smothered)
• Robin Cyril Coningham (58) 11/12/2006 Bryanston, Sandton, GP (shot on house porch) media link
• [Susan Vermaak] (63) 20/12/2006 Brooklyn, Pretoria, GP (body covered with stab wounds, plastic bag over her head, a rope had cut into her throat) media article

Rural Attacks

• Johanna Greyling (64) 17/12/2006 Trompsburg, FS (multiple murder) media article
• Jan Greyling (67) 17/12/2006 Trompsburg, FS (multiple murder) media article

Outdoor Victims

• Lina Killian (50) 06/12/2006 Duncanville, Vereeniging, GP (raped, bludgeoned with a brick) media link media link media article
• Pieter Cornelius Swanevelder "Piet" (68) 11/12/2006 veld at Venterspos, Westonaria, GP (bullet wound in his stomach) media link
• [Female Victim] (77) 14/12/2006 Hospitaal Park, Bloemfontein, FS (hands and feet tied, strangled) media link
• Vaughn Gyozo Victor Prepok (19) 13/12/2006 Horwood ave, Edenvale, Johannesburg, GP ((stabbed in his throat) ) media link, media article
• Danielle Esterhuizen (5) 20/12/2006 Riebeeck Lake, Randfontein. GP (shot in the forehead) media article, media article
• Yolandi Terblanche (19) 20/12/2006 Park on Boshoff Street, Modimolle (Nylstroom), LP (died after she was shot three times) media article
• Donovan Richard Hart (43) 21/12/2006 informal settlement in Boksburg, GP (shot dead) Obituary

Hijackings Road Attacks

• Brian Francis Eagle (56) 11/12/2006 Hekpoort R563 road, near Greensleaves restaurant, Sterkfontein, GP (owner of Contech Paving, shot while driving)
• Nicolaas Hendrik Johannes Adriaan Nel "Nico" (37) 20/12/2006 between Orkney and Klerksdorp, NW (stabbed and shot) media report
• Marius Pretorius (41) 26/12/2006 Verwoerdpark, Alberton, GP (shot in driveway, died on way to hospital) media report
• Ignatz Beskobilny "Nat" (45) 06/12/2006 Germiston, GP (shot as he sat in his bakkie) media link

2007

January

Urban Attacks

• Martha Maria Elizabeth Breet "Martie" (49) 05/01/2007 Kilner Park, Pretoria, GP (tied up, strangled to death, left under bed) media link, media link
• Dirk Adriaan Swart van Sittert (47) 10/01/2007 Maitland Street, Lyttelton Manor, GP (shot dead) media link media link media link
• Rodney Derrick King (78) 20/01/2007 Olivedale, Randburg, GP (shot dead) media article, media link
• Benjamin Woyclen (81) 21/01/2007 King Williams Town, EC (stabbed 14 times) media link
• Adriaan Joubert (59) 24/01/2007 Florida Park, Roodepoort, GP (shot in the chest and leg) media article
• Etienne Thinus van Wyk (29) 30/01/2007 Nelspruit, MPL (strangled, bludgeoned to death) media link

Rural Attacks

• Brent Hiscock (23) 01/01/2007 Zwavelpoort, Pretoria, GP (shot dead) media article
• Kenneth Lionel Eva "Ken" (47) 09/01/2007 New Venture farm, Melmoth, KZN (farm manager bludgeoned to death) media article, media article
• Sarel Breedt (78) 11/01/2007 Farm Roossenekal, MPL (gunshot wound) media article
• Mr Bhengu (?) 14/01/2007 Ettrick farm, Cramond, outside Pietermaritzburg, KZN (Employee murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Johan Prins (61) 19/01/2007 Groblersdal, MPL media article, additional link
• Piet Barnard Venter (68) 19/01/2007 Somerplaas farm, Parys, FS (strangled with rope) media article
• Wikus Burger (30) 20/01/2007 Sabie smallholding, MPL (shot in the right eye) media article
• Willem Smit (41) 23/01/2007 Heatherdale smallholding, outside Pretoria, GP media article
• David Grey Rattray (58) 26/01/2007 Rorke's Drift, KZN media article
• Jeremiah Harman "Jerry" (52) 31/01/2007 farm Buffelshoek, Kommiessiedrift road, Rustenburg, NW media article
• Charles Swart (?) 01/2007 Trompettersonfein farm, Ellisras, LP (murdered on farm)

Hijacking Victims

• Cornelius Hermanus de Klerk (Dr) (70) 01/01/2007 24th Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, GP (shot dead in driveway) media link
• Ria Pretorius (44) 02/01/2007 Thohoyandou Road, outside Louis Trichardt, LP (shot dead) media link

Business Attacks

• Ruan Ferreira (21) 31/01/2007 Rustenburg, NW (petrol poured over him and set alight 29/01, passed away in hospital two days later) media report

February

Urban Attacks

• Wessel Cornelius van Zyl (74) 01/02/2007 Cobham St, Queenswood, Pretoria, GP (strangled to death) media article
• Albie Greyling (25) 02/02/2007 Eldoraigne, Pretoria, GP (shot in the head) (hate crime) media link, media article, media article
• Sandra Wilson (36) 05/02/2007 Pniel, near Paarl, WC (strangled with cord) media link
• Elaine Venter (65) 05/02/2007 Dana Bay, Mossel Bay, WC (strangled with electric cord) media article
• Gladys Marguerite Burdett "Rita" (85) 11/02/2007 Treverton, KZN (throttled, asphyxiated) media article, media article, media article
• Jan Andries Strydom (Dr) (82) 17/02/2007 Wesselsbron, FS (bound and kicked to death) media article
• Doreen Hester Liebenberg (58) 26/02/2007 Tolbos Str, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, GP (found in a shallow grave in the garden) media article

Rural Attacks

• Johanna Maria Erasmus "Hanna" (76) 12/02/2007 Farm Grootfontein, Welbekend, Bronkhorstspruit, GP (throat slit and body sexually violated) media article, media article
• Mr R Singh (?) 02/02/2007 Bulwer Estate farm, KwaDukuza/Stanger, KZN (murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Susan Wilson (36) 05/02/2007 Johannesdal, Pniel, WC media article
• Desmond Sterley (52) 06/02/2007 Brandwaght farm, Worcester, WC (bullet wound to the back of his head) media article
• Mr D Hlela (?) 09/02/2007 Glen Micken farm, Mooi River, KZN (Employee murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Mr G Gounden (?) 11/02/2007 Nonoti Estate farm, KwaDukuza/Stanger, KZN (murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Mr Gumede (?) 23/02/2007 Dramdarach farm, Sawoti, KZN (Security Guard murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Steve Rademeyer (78) 23/02/2007 Schweizer-Reneke, NW (hacked and stabbed to death) []
• Willie Slabbert (58) 27/02/2007 Meyerton, GP (stabbed to death) media article []

Business Attack

• Nilesh Keshav (35) 28/02/2007 Lenasia South pharmacy, Johannesburg, GP (pharmacist, shot at close range) media link

March

Urban Attacks

• Madi Phala (52) 02/03/2007 Langa, Cape Town, WC (fatally stabbed outside his home) media link
• Herbert James Downs "Bob" (100) 02/03/2007 Richmond, KZN (stabbed to death in his bed) media link
• Perry Charles Page (60) 14/03/2007 Main Road, Hermanus, WC (stabbed in the neck and chest) media link, court judgement media link
• John Cyril Leonard Archer (65) 17/03/2007 Buchanan Road, Claremont, WC (murdered in his home) media report
• Tinkie Botha (44) 22/03/2007 Pretoria, GP (stabbed in the heart, beaten with a brick) media article, media link
• Ishrat Fazal (33) 27/03/2007 Vuwani, LP (stabbed, and throat slit) media link

Rural Attacks

• Sharon Meikle (53) 01/03/2007 Rietfontein smallholdingr, near Lanseria, GP media article
• W van Zyl (33) 01/03/2007 Kimberley, NC
• Cheryl Mitchell (53) 09/03/2007 smallholding near Lanseria, GP (head and chest wounds) []
• Fanus Bardenhorst (27) 11/03/2007 (beaten,tortured with hot water, then shot dead) Jacobsdal, FS media article
• Johan Pienaar “Hans” (64) 12/03/2007 Mooiplaas farm, Bloemhof, NW media article
• Johan Niemand (60) 17/03/2007 Farm Leslie, Evander, MPL (shot) Report FB link
• Christel Friedrichsen (66) 28/03/2007 Wilgeboom smallholding, Potchefstroom, NW media article

Business Attacks

• Dieter Scholtz (?) 13/03/2007 Loaded sports bar in North End, Port Elizabeth, EC (robbed, kidnapped, murdered, body burnt) media link

Outdoor Attacks

• Issabella Johanna Furness (born Walkinshaw) (35) 16/03/2007 Modimolle, Bosveld, LP (raped and strangled to death) media article

Victims that do not fit into the strict categories above (usually GBV or Social Fabric Crimes)

• [Female Victim] (25-30) 23/10/2006 Barry Marais Rd, East Rand, GP (died shortly after from injuries sustained from the rape and assault)
• Avhatakali Netshisaulu (31) 07/12/2006 Honeydew, GP (burned alive in boot of his car, a hit organised by his wife) media link, media link, media link
• [Daantjie van Vuuren] (43) 06/12/2006 road between Outjo and Kamanjab, Namibia (shot by stock thieves)