“Robbery Related and Non-Social Fabric Murders” 1 April 2007 to 31 March 2008

There are 168 Victims remembered in this project

Suburban and other category Attacks - 120

Farm Attacks - 48

• This figure includes 3 couples killed during a suburban home invasion between 07/11/2007 - 15/03/2008
• This figure includes 1 farming couple on 21/07/2007

2007 April

Urban Attacks

• Barbara Harrison () 2007 Beaufort Ave, Craighall Park, GP (attacked and killed in her home) link link
• Gideon Roberts (88) 2007 Durban area, KZN (retired dentist, tortured and stabbed to death) media report, media report, media report
• Marthinus Johannes Venter "Marnus" (22) 15/04/2007 Eldoraigne, Centurion, Pretoria, GP (shot in driveway) media report
• Sandy Staats (68) 20/04/2007 Craighall Park, Johannesburg, GP (tortured with boiling water, died 10 days later) media article
• Samuel Frederick Wyer "Sam" (55) 20/04/2007 Amanzimtoti, KZN (shot in chest and head at short range) media link
• Marthienus Hermanus Smith "Thinus" (58) 28/04/2007 Stateway apartments, Bloemfontein, FS (stabbed to death) media link

Farm Attacks

• Susan Alwin Bristow (54) 15/04/2007 Louis Trichardt, LP (stabbed to death with a garden fork) media article
• Pieter de Lange (27) 17/04/2007 farm outside Sasolburg, FS (shot in the head) media article

Business Attacks

• George Ryno Helmand "Ryno" (23) 04/04/2007 Hoy Str, Brakpan, GP (shot dead in a hail of bullets, multiple murder) media link
• George Henry Richard Helmand (56) 04/04/2007 Hoy Str, Brakpan, GP (shot dead in a hail of bullets, multiple murder) media link

Vehicle / Hijacking Attacks

• Ockert Johannes Nel (66) 29/04/2007 Durbanville, WC (shot and robbed) Remembrance link

May

Urban Attacks

• Venise Teresa Cacouris (69) 10/05/2007 Lyndhurst, Johannesburg, GP (strangled) media link
• Lourens Daniël Stols "Ouboet" (69) 13/05/2007 Wilger Park, Ventersdorp, NW (bound, several head wounds) media article
• Norma May Broom (83) 15/05/2007 Atlasville, Boksburg, GP (beaten) media link
• Willem Willemse (32) 16/05/2007 George, WC (DOB :12/12/1975) (Official cause of death : Unnatural Ref:158/07)
• Phillippus Rudolf Botha "Phil" (61) 23/05/2007 Cronje Street, Krugersdorp,GP (shot in the head) media report
• Benjamin Fredeman Malan "Ben" (21) 26/05/2007 Cedar Street, Pretoria, GP (shot dead in home) media article
• William Berthault van der Riet (Prof) "Bill" (61) 05/2007 Die Wilgers, Pretoria, GP (found beaten and strangled to death in lounge) media article, media article
• Hendrick Jacobus Nicholas Kotze (66) 31/05/2007 Ridgeway, Johannesburg, GP (unlawfully and intentionally killed) media article, Court papers

Farm Attacks

• Willem Hendrik Potgieter "Willie" (45) 12/05/2007 Marikana (shot and killed) media article

Business Attacks

• Mark Sandmann (29) 04/05/2007 Kievits Kroon, Pretoria, GP (shot dead on his wedding night) media link
• Marc Joubert (30) 26/05/2007 St.Tropez restaurant, Morningside, Durban, KZN (shot in the neck) media link
• Hans Polenski (51) 26/05/2007 Nigel, GP (bludgeoned to death) Remembrance link

Vehicle Attacks / Hijackings

• Willem Sternberg Otto (66) 31/05/2007 Platinum Highway, Pretoria, GP (assaulted, shot, locked in boot of his vehicle)

June

Urban Attacks

• Christiaan Johannes Diedericks (Dr) "Chris" (66) 07/06/2007 Sharonlea, Randburg, GP (shot in heart) media link
• Nic Karvelas (44) 12/06/2007 New Redruth, Alberton, Ekurhuleni, GP (shot dead at close range) media article media link

Farm Attacks

• Deon Eugene de Bruyn (49) 09/06/2007 Strydfontein smallholding, north of Pretoria, GP (breaten with a hammer, shot) media article
• Philmer Booije Pattison "Pat" (88) 17/06/2007 Eikenhof, GP (beaten to death with a hammer) media article
• Armando de Paiva (79) 23/06/2007 smallholding near Vanderbijlpark (bound, strangled) news report
• Gwen Smith (67) 24/06/2007 Windfall farm, Monzi, KZN media article
• Pieter Gerardus Vermooten (58) 25/06/2007 farm Sekonyela, Ficksburg, FS (shot dead) media article

July

Urban Attacks

• Albertus Petrus Taljaard (63) 03/07/2007 Buffalo Creek, The Wilds, Pretoria, GP (shot dead in a home invasion) media article, media article
• Jeremy Trefusis Hawke (64) 06/07/2007 Botha's Hill, Durban, KZN (shot dead in his garage)
• Solomon Manie Maritz (48) 15/07/2007 Constantia Park, Pretoria, GP (shot while trying to fight off robbers) media article media link
• Daphne Sylvia Dennill (54) 20/07/2007 Witbank, MP (murdered, shot) FB link

Farm Attacks

• Raymond Victor Fitch (78) 21/07/2007 Swartberg, Kokstad, KZN (tortured with molten plastic, blunt force trauma) (multiple murder) media article, media article
• Yvonne Pamela Fitch (79) 21/07/2007 Swartberg, Kokstad, KZN (tortured with molten plastic, blunt force trauma) (multiple murder) media article, media article
• Susana Jacomina Viljoen "Sannie" (86) 27/07/2007 Witriver, MPL (throat was slit) media article

Business Attacks

• Mark Sandmann (29) 04/07/2007 Kievits Kroon Country Estate north-east of Pretoria, GP (shot dead on night of honeymoon) media link, media link
• Daniel Franc (21) 11/07/2007 (shot in the chest, died on arrival at hospital, multiple murder) Alpha Supermarket, N12, Potchefstroon, NW media article
• [Male victim] (34) 11/07/2007 (security guard, shot in the leg, bled out, multiple murder) Alpha Supermarket, N12, Potchefstroon, NW media article
• Petrus "Gert" Jansen van Rensburg (41) 25/07/2007 Claremont, Pretoria, GP (supermarket, armed gang opened fire on the shoppers. shot and died in hospital nearly 24 hours later, multiple murder) media article
• Catharina Venter "Wilna" (51) 25/07/2007 Claremont, Pretoria, GP (supermarket, armed gang opened fire on the shoppers. shot in the face, multiple murder) media article

Hijacking/Vehicle Attacks

• Howard Michael Scott (60) 13/07/2007 Ruilpeul Ave, Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort, GP (shot dead in driveway of home) media article

August

Urban Attacks

• Linda Botha (43) 18/08/2007 Port Elizabeth, EC (DOB : 06/10/1944) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSES NB DR 548/07)
• Dr Cilliers Snyman (65) 17/08/2007 Lynnwood, Pretoria, GP (former headmaster of Hoerskool De Grendal, was shot dead in his home) media article
• Peter Cassidy (69) 21/08/2007 McDonald Str, Polokwane, LP (tortured, beaten, strangled, neck broken) media report media link media link
• Justin Raymond Browne (31) 25/08/2007 Northworld, Randburg, GP (throat slit) media link media link
• Francois Harvey Viljoen (25) 27/08/2007 Lynnwood, Pretoria, GP (musician shot by 4 armed attackers, died upon his arrival at hospital) media article

Farm Attacks

• Lynette Marlene Oosthuizen (63) 24/08/2007 Boston, KZN (strangled to death, body thrown of a cliff) media article
• Muriel Kathleen Bates (72) 26/08/2007 Alwynspoort, Eikenhof, GP, (raped and stabbed) media report
• Gerald Wait (51) 27/08/2007 St Albans smallholdings, Port Elizabeth, EC (shot in garden)

Vehicle Attacks / Hijackings

• Gary John Nightingale (27) 23/08/2007 Vuurvliegie st, Steiltes, Nelspruit, MPL (shot dead in his driveway) media article, media link
• Johannes van Wyk "Hannes" (70) 27/08/2007 Klerksdorp, NW (beaten and stabbed to death) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• Charlene du Preez (16) 16/08/2007 Koedoespoort train line, Pretoria, GP (mutilated and body burnt) media article
• Harry Bruns (26) 08/2007 Blouputs, EC (bludgeoned with shovel and iron pipe, and stoned to death) media article

September

Urban Attacks

• Lauren Olivier (28) 06/09/2007 Sunningdale, Durban, KZN (beaten and stabbed to death) media article
• Arthur Vernon Rippin (77) 11/09/2007 Glenwood, Durban, KZN (hijacked then bludgeoned to death in home, well known in the gardening community) media article
• Michael Thomson (39) 27/09/2007 Buckingham Ave, Craighall Park, GP (stabbed and shot by the Razor gang) media article

Farm Attacks

• Jose Akino Capazorio (47) 11/09/2007 Grootvlei holdings, Verena, Witbank, MPL (beaten to death with a blunt object)
• Andrew Roy Main "Andy" (52) 24/09/2007 Farm Gilmore Hill, Cramond, Midlands, KZN (shot with an AK47 assault rifle) media article
• Willem Jacobus Christiaan Botha (42) 25/09/2007 farm Mosterhoek near Mashishing/Lydenburg, MPL (shot in the chest)
• Stienie Botha (61) 27/09/007 smallholding Hartbeespoort dam area, NW (shot at close range in the chest, died from her injuries 06/11/2007) media article

Vehicle Attacks / Hijackings

• Ria Slabbert (75) 09/09/2007 Johannesburg, GP (shot dead at home, hijacking) Remembrance link
• Werner van Jaarsveldt (24) 10/09/2007 Olifantsfontein Road area, Centurion, GP (shot twice) media link
• Ryan Holmes (22) /09/2007 Vorna Valley, Midrand, GP (shot in the head, died 09/02/2008) media article
• Terry Smith () 28/09/2007 Craighall Park, GP (shot dead during a carjacking) National Assembly Hearing

Business Attacks

• Leon Truter (34) 27/09/2007 First National Bank, Delmas, MPL (security guard shot dead) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• Kobus Esterhuizen (46) 10/09/2007 Rustenburg, NW (security guard shot dead) media article

October

Urban Attacks

• Mavhungu Wilson Mapadahanya (?) 13/10/2007 Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, GP media article
• Cathy Odendaal (51) 16/10/2007 Farnham St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, GP (tortured, sexually assaulted, strangled, stabbed) media article, media article
• Dawie van Zyl (60) 26/10/2007 Hardekool Street, Doringkruin, Klerksdorp, NW (bludgeoned with an iron pipe) media article

Farm Attacks

• Stephan Mantha (64) 21/10/2007 Kameeldrift smallholding, Pretoria, GP (suffocated with tape) media article
• Michael Johannes du Plessis "Mike" (70) 24/10/2007 farm Jagfontein, near Randfontein, GP media article
• Pieter Willem Adriaan Smit (29) 25/10/2007 Lunds Poultry farm, Polokwane/Pietersburg, LP (shot in the heart media article

Vehicle Attacks / Hijackings

• Allard Msheyene 'Mako' (Father) (42) Msogwaba township, Nelspruit, MP (shot by carjackers) link link
• Elaine Anderson (59) 14/10/2007 Woodlands area, Pietermaritzburg, KZN (gunned down and killed "botched hijacking", multiple murder) media article media article
• Patricia Kippen (39) 14/10/2007 Otto's Bluff Road, Pietermaritzburg, KZN (gunned down and killed "botched hijacking", multiple murder) media article media article
• Lucky Dube (43) 18/10/2007 Rosettenville, Johannesburg, GP (murdered during a botched carjacking) media article, wiki article
• Thami Mbindwane (26) 20/10/2007 Georgetown, Pietermaritzburg, KZN (shot dead execution style in vehicle) (multiple murder) media article
• Masizane Mtshatsha (31) 20/10/2007 Georgetown, Pietermaritzburg, KZN (shot dead execution style in vehicle) (multiple murder) media article
• Calvin Boreham (17) 25/10/2007 Hillcrest, Pietermaritzburg, KZN media article
• Jacobus Myburgh "Koos" (51) 25/10/2007 Delmas, MPL (beaten by a group of policemen after making a U-turn on the N12 highway, died of his injuries two days later) media article
• Gerhardus Ignatius Oosthuizen (?) 27/10/2007 Jan Hofmeyer Road, Welkom (found bludgeoned to death in caravan) Police notice

Business Attack

November

Urban Attacks

• Ines Christina Maree (83) 04/11/2007 Lyttelton, Pretoria, GP (assaulted, raped, died in hospital 06/01/2008) media article, media article
• Riaan Kerkhof (53) 09/11/2007 Moreleta Park, Pretoria, GP (shot in the side, assaulted daughter, tied them together) media article, media article security report
• Antony Stewart Wrede 09/11/2007 Kenmare, Johannesburg, GP (shot and killed) forum link, tribute page
• Rudolph Henry Sonnekus "Sonny" (89) 15/11/2007 Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, GP (choked to death on his own blood) media link
• Gerhard Slabbert (53) 28/11/2007 Nicolson st, Brooklyn, Pretoria, GP (shot in the heart) media article

Farm Attacks

• Machiel de Lange (70) 06/11/2007 Dorset, Vaalwater, LP (body charred when murdered and house set on fire) media article
• Herman Daniel Strydom (45) 16/11/2007 smallholding near Vryheid, KZN (shot twice with his own shotgun stolen 3 weeks earlier) media article
• Kallie Pieterse (47) 17/11/2007 farm Straussfontein outside Trompsburg, FS (kicked and beaten to death) media article
• Vusi Makhonjurek (?) Sundra smallholding, Delmas, MP (tortured with acid and electric shock) Report
• Jan Voster (79) 23/11/2007 Nelspruit, MP (hacked in the face and neck with a panga, died 25/11/2007 in hospital) media article
• Susarah Johanna Greyling (73) 24/11/2007 Schweizer-Reneke, NW (beaten to death with fists) media article
• Franz Richter (80) 28/11/2007 Heia Safari Ranch near Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp, GP (shot in the head and chest) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• Peter Burgstaller (43) 23/11/2007 golf course in Durban, KZN (Austrian football goalkeeper.shot and killed) Wiki link
• Mike Larkin (58) 16/11/2007 Rondebosch, Cape Town, WC (brutally murdered in violent mugging by thugs abusing drugs) media article, UCT student tribute

Business Attacks

• Siegfried Schadle (68) 7/11/2007 Wartburger Hof hotel, Wartburg, Midlands, KZN (shot in the head, multiple murder) media article, media article, media article
• Ingrid Schadle (64) 07/11/2007 Wartburger Hof hotel, Wartburg, Midlands, KZN (shot in the chest, multiple murder) media article, media article, media article
• Ageet Mewa (49) 27/11/2007 Aheer's Superstore, Greytown, KZN (gangsters ran from the supermarket and shot him) media article

December

Urban Attacks

• Theuns Janse van Rensburg (72) 03/12/2007 Mookgophong/Naboomspruit (tortured, slashed with panga head and body, wife Hettie tortured) media article media article media article media article
• [Male Victim] (?) 12/2007 Bromhof, GP (shot during the robbery and died in hospital) media link

Farm Attacks

• Rudi Harris (55) 01/12/2007 Marloth Park, near Komatipoort, MPL (shot with an AK47) media article
• Antonio Caldeira (57) 04/12/2007 Marken area, LP (stabbed in the neck) Report
• David Merwyn Green (75) 20/12/2007 farm Rustenburgspruit near Estcourt, KZN (shot in the head) media article, media article
• Fanie Keyser (47 or 49) 27/12/2007 Marloth Park or Christiana, MP (shot dead with AK47) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• Willem Willemse (45) 19/12/2007 Temperance, Gordon’s Bay, WC (hacked to death in field, multiple murder) media article, media article
• Louis Rosant (53) 19/12/2007 Temperance, Gordon’s Bay, WC (hacked to death in field, multiple murder) media article, media article
• Harry Alfred Dafkin (82) 24/12/2007 Morkel St, Lyndhurst, Johannesburg, GP (shot in the arm, bullet went through and into his abdomen) media link, media link

Hijackings / Vehicle Attacks

• Gregory James Bowker-Joplin (47) 10/12/2007 Welbedagt, next to Pari Park, Port Elizabeth, EC (perps left with him in his car but killed him and hid his body in thick bushes)
• Clive Keppler (25) 10/12/2007 intersection of Arnold Roberts Street and Pieter Fortuin Street, Eersterust, Pretoria, GP (shot in drive-by shooting, multiple murder) media link
• Jodene Coutriers (19) intersection of Arnold Roberts Street and Pieter Fortuin Street, Eersterust, Pretoria, GP (shot in drive-by shooting, multiple murder) media link
• Jan Swart (46) 17/12/2007 Church st, Pretoria, GP (shot with an AK47) media article

Business Attacks

• Jannie Le Roux (33) 26/12/2007 Club 20 shop, Renosterfontein, outside Rustenburg, NW (shot in the chest) media article

2008 January

Urban Attacks

• Robin Guy (75) 02/01/2008 Bryanston, Johannesburg, GP (shot dead) media article
• Fred Picton-Turbervill (46) 04/01/2008 Aries st, Waterkloof ridge, Pretoria, GP (shot in the head) media article, media article
• Yvonne Cosson (69) 07/01/2008 Marine Drive, Ramsgate, KZN (overpowered while asleep, stabbed several times with scissors) media article, media article, media article
• Danie Roos (79) 13/01/2008 Voortrekker st, Balfour, MPL (stabbed in the back) media article
• Jana de Kort (81) 23/01/2008 Van Wijk Str, Franschhoek, WC (raped and beaten to death) media link
• Rinda Abraham (55) 26/01/2008 Aquila Street, Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria, GP (killed by a single bullet in the heart) media article, media article, article
• Dixie Basson (77) 27/01/2008 Highlands Str, Kensington, Johannesburg, GP (bludgeoned, stabbed) media link

Farm Attacks

• Susanna van Zyl (77) 15/01/2008 Aberdeen, EC (stabbed to death) media article
• Connie Janneke (61) 21/01/2008 Kaalfontein smallholding, Cullinan, GP (strangled, hands and feet were tied behind her back) media article
• Desmond Naidoo (?) 22/01/2008 Band farm, Umzimkulu, KZN (murdered on farm) remembrance link
• Daya Moodley (62) 27/01/2008 farm outside Port Shepstone, KZN (charred body found in boot of his car) media article

Hijackings / Vehicle Attacks

• Michael Steinbank (39) 22/01/2008 John Dory Drive, Newlands East, Durban, KZN (shot during an attempted hijacking) media article, media article
• Sheldon Cohen (47) 28/01/2008 Balfour Park, GP (shot in neck by armed robbers) media link media link

Outdoor Attacks

• Erika Heunis (36) 22/01/2008 Mountain Avenue, Graaff Reinet, EC (raped before she was beaten to death with stones) media article
• [Female Victim] (30) 29/01/2008 Curry's Post, north of Howick, KZN (legs and hands tied with a belt, open wounds to the head) media link

Business Attacks

• Danie Volschenk (25) 22/01/2008 Witbank, MP (shot in face) media link FB link

February

Urban Attacks

• Norman Petrus Watermeyer (28) 05/02/2008 Roodepan, Kimberley, NC (strangled and burnt) (Court Judgement) media link
• Michelle Murison (31) 06/02/2008 Wembley, Pietermaritzburg, KZN (stabbed with knife and bludgeoned with hammer) media link media link
• Rheinette Meyer (57) 08/02/2008 Mokopane, LP (murdered in home) media report
• Emily Williams (12) 12/02/2008 Kessel St, Fairland, GP (hit by a stray bullet during in a shootout between robbers and security guards) media article, media article
• Rita Wernich (69) 15/02/2008 Maroela retirement village, Mokopane, LP (strangled/smothered, multiple murder) media report
• Ludwig Wernich (75) 15/02/2008 Maroela retirement village, Mokopane, LP (suffocated, multiple murder) media report
• Maria Gouws (65) 26/02/2008 Main Street, Greylingstad MPL (shot in the chest) []

Farm Attacks

• Bertina Genis (58) 18/02/2008 farm Ranchero outside Musina, LP media article
• Johan Georg Muller "Org"' (72) 20/02/2008 Farm Bahudi, Malelane, MP (shot outside home, died in hospital 24/02/2008) media article
• Marc Anthony Pohlmann (31) 22/02/2008 smallholding outside Cliffdale, Hammarsdale area, KZN (shot in chest and stomach) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• Elize Havenga (26) 03/02/2008 Rietfontein outside Pretoria, GP (raped, strangled) media article

Hijacking/Vehicle Attacks

• Lawrence Lauf (63) 12/02/2008 Vivien Rd, Pinetown, KZN (hijacked at home) external link
• Tessa Anne Goldsworthy (57) 22/02/2008 Craighall Park, GP (shot dead while sitting in her car) link link

March

Urban Attacks

• Julian Lap (55) 02/03/2008 Parktown North, Johannesburg, GP (shot in torso) media ink media link media link
• Susan Turner (48) 07/03/2008 Loco Inn, Graskop, MP (tied up, tortured, stabbed in bedroom) FB link
• Wayne Brooklyn (50) 09/03/2008 Sandton, GP (shot three times in driveway of home)
• Zaiboon Jeena (61) 12/03/2008 Ottoshoop, NW (raped, burnt with a clothes iron, stabbed and her fingers broken) media article, media article, media article
• Anita Joubert (75) 15/03/2008 25 Rupert Rd, Bakkieshoogte, Somerset West, WC (bludgeoned to death with blunt object, multiple murder) media article media article
• Stephanus Joubert (77) 15/03/2008 25 Rupert Road, Bakkieshoogte smallholding, Somerset West, WC (bludgeoned to death with blunt object, multiple murder) media article media article
• Vivian de Beer (38) 19/03/2008 (suffocation, home robbery) Remembrance link
• Estee van Rensburg (19) 25/03/2008 Pretoria, GP (shot dead) media link media link media link
• Albert Edward Johnson (85) 28/03/2008 Poppy Lane, Adamayview, Klerksdorp, NW (bludgeoned to death) media article
• Marlene Henn (65) 26/03/2008 Randburg, GP (shot fatally in chest)

Farm Attacks

• Susanna Johanna Maria Viljoen "Suzie" (86) 01/03/2008 Stella, NW (brutally raped and murdered, internal damage from a sharp object, died a week later) (hate crime) media article
• Alleyne Ross (21) 02/03/2008 Austin View smallholding, Midrand, GP (shot and killed) media article
• Ben Jansen van Rensburg (58) 04/03/2008 Uitzight Holdings, west of Pretoria. GP (amputee, stabbed to death) media article
• Hendrik Janse van Rensburg (82) 06/03/2008 Zusterstroom, Bronkhorstspruit, GP (head wounds, beaten to death, multiple murder) media article
• Dean Charles Woodroffe (17) 06/03/2008 Zusterstroom, Bronkhorstspruit, GP (strangled to death, multiple murder) media article
• Shirley Taylor (65) 07/03/2008 Rispark smallholding just outside Alberton, GP (beaten to death with a cricket bat) media article
• Kobus Marais (59) 20/03/2008 Marister smallholding, Bapsfontein, East Rand, GP media article
• Marius van Greunen (38) 31/03/2008 Kameeldrift, Pretoria, GP media article

Hijacking/Vehicle Attacks

• Johan Steynberg (22) 05/03/2008 President Steyn St, Pretoria, GP (shot in head, declared brain dead 11/03/2008) media article

Business Attacks

• Hein de Jager (28) 13/03/2008 Dreyers Moot Building Materials in Akasia, Pretoria, GP (shot execution-style) media article, media article, media article

Attacks that do not fit the strict criteria above:

• Ian Jacobs (15) 11/09/2007 rural road, Witbank, MP (shot dead by police mistaking vehicle as stolen) media link
• Female Victim (15) /10/2007 R61 road in Mzamba location, KZN (raped, hit with a hammer and had her private parts removed, muthi murder) media link
• Vuyani Ngqulunga (7) 01/11/2007 KwaDabeka, KZN (went missing November 1st, found with his head and testicles removed. Alleged perpetrators, two 18 year olds Lizwi Gwiqisa and Bandile Msikiofwere, hired by building contractor Petros Gwosebenn) witch hunts in South Africa 2014 (page 33) media link
• Nozibele Ngeleka (25) 08/01/2008 Mzamba, KZN (multiple muthi murder) media link
• Lungiswa Tshutsha (20) 08/01/2008 Mzamba, KZN (died in hospital two weeks later, multiple muthi murder) media link
• Elize Havenga (26) 03/02/2008 Rietfontein outside Pretoria, GP (raped, strangled) media article
• Clarence Austin Brown (25) 23/02/2008 Oakley, Bushbuckridge, MPL (muthi murder, Uncle, cousin and accomplices cut off his testicles, drained his blood and removed his brain and certain bones, to strengthen business and attract customers) media link, media link, police report
• Madodebhunga Yalo () 08/03/2008 Izikhuba district, KZN (hit with a hammer, grinder had been used to cut his skull open and his brains had been removed, multiple muthi murder) media link
• Nandipha Yalo (21) 08/03/2008 Izikhuba district, KZN (multiple muthi murder) media link
• Nobuhle Yalo (20) 08/03/2008 Izikhuba district, KZN (multiple muthi murder) media link
• Wilson Magau (81) 15/03/2008 Magangeni, Malamulele, LP (ritually murdered, as certain body parts had been removed from the body, muthi murder) media link

Further information sought (any help would be appreciated)

• Frans Pieterse (43) 07/04/2007 Vredendal, WC (DOB : 06/10/1964) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSES VDR51/2007)
• Jan Pieterse (47) 15/04/2007 Hofmeyr, EC (DOB : 25/04/2007) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSE)
• Cornelia Pieterse (45) 07/05/2007 Worcester, WC (DOB : 21/09/1962) (Official cause of death : Unnatural causes - Case Ref: WDR175/2007)
• Pieter Johannes Smit (26) 22/05/2007 Pretoria, GP (DOB : 29/12/1981) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSE 800/07)
• Hans Polensky (52) 26/05/2007 Nigel, GP (official cause of death: unnatural causes) (dob 1955-08-30)
• Susan Henrietta Botha (52) 06/06/2007 Badplaas, MPL (DOB : 06/06/2007) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSES MR 156/2007)
• [H Fourie] (33) 29/06/2007 Marble Hall
• Gerhard Oosthuizen (45) 15/07/2007 Muldersdrift, GP (DOB : 29/01/1962) (Official cause of death : Unnatural causes - Case Ref: 724/07)
• Petrus Johannes Smit (40) 30/07/2007 Potchefstroom, NW (DOB : 17/07/1967) (Cause of death : UNDER INVESTIGATION 0442003)
• [Female Victim] (35) 03/08/2007 Gingindlovo Sugar Estate (strangled to death)
• Wilhelm Jacobus Heyneke (38) 04/08/2007 Kameeldrift, Pretoria, GP (official cause of death: unnatural causes) (DOB 1969-06-13)
• Werner Pieterse (38) 23/08/2007 Pretoria, GP (DOB : 22/12/1969) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSE DR1467/07)
• Rishi Singh (33) 21/09/2007 Pietermaritzburg, KZN (DOB : 09/07/1974) (Official cause of death : Unnatural)
• Frans Pieterse (52) 11/09/2007 Dysselsdorp, WC (DOB : 14/08/1955) (Cause of death : UNNATURAL CAUSES REF WC08/0027/07)
• Hendrik Botha (58) 07/10/2007 Dunnottar plot, GP (died the following day from his injuries)
• Herculaas Johannes Botha (62) 25/09/2007 Milpark Hospital, GP (ID : 4505035041080) (Cause of death : Unnatural causes)
• E Sanders (36) 08/10/2007 Hekpoort, GP
• J.M Benade (71) 29/11/2007 Henley on Klip, GP %
• [Female Victim] (4) 24/12/2007 Maedane Village, LP (raped and murdered) media link

Police recorded Crime Statistics Annual figures - April 2007 to March 2008

https://www.saps.gov.za/about/stratframework/annual_report/2007_200...

Murder - 18,487 (51/day)
Attempted Murder - 18,795 (51/day)
(Farm attacks and murders are not officially recognised as a separate crime category)