“Robbery Related and Non-Social Fabric Murders” 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019

There are 147 Victims remembered in this project

Suburban and other category Attacks - 101

Farm Attacks - 46

Social Fabric - 4

• This figure includes 4 couples killed during a suburban home invasion between 04/05/2018 - 13/03/2019
• This figure includes 5 farming couples killed between 10/05/2018 - 14/12/2018

2018 April

Urban Attacks

• Sonja Ritchie (72) 03/04/2018 Padfield Rd, Pinetown, KZN (shot during a home invasion) media article, media article
• Silindile Kunene (18) Fever Tree Complex, South Hills, Johannesburg, GP (stab wound) media link
• Nomaba Luzipho (76) 04/2018 Maxaxa Village, Peddie (raped and shot several times) media article
• Karabelo Hlalele (4) 22/04/2018 Clocolan, FS, ZA (shot) (multiple murder) media article
• Miriam Hlalele (61) 22/04/2018 Clocolan, FS, ZA (shot in the head) (multiple murder) media article
• Thabiso Malefetsane (23) 22/04/2018 Clocolan, FS, ZA (shot) (multiple murder) media article
• Khulekile Sikhakhane (26) 30/04/2018 Pietermaritzburg, KZN, ZA (throat cut) media article

Farm Attacks

• Heila Killian (62) 16/04/2018 Stilbaai, Garden Route, WC (shot dead) external link
• Des Krause (63) 17/04/2018 Summerpride 1, Nkqonkqweni, King Williams Town, EC external link
• Virathapusharam Govender (70) 18/04/2018 Spioenkop Esnembe, OThongathi, KZN external link

Business Attacks

• [Male Victim] (40s) 05/04/2018 Spar store, Klopperpark, Germiston, GP (customer shot and killed) media article, media article

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

Outdoor Attacks

May

Urban Attacks

• Christo du Plooy (40) 01/05/2018 Grens St, Parys, FS (electrician shot dead in a cold-blooded robbery) media article
• Rosalie Bloch (84) 04/05/2018 Rosebank, Cape Town, WC, ZA (multiple murder) media article
• Aubrey Jackson (96) 04/05/2018 Rosebank, Cape Town, WC, ZA (multiple murder) media article
• Dolly Sinthamoney (62) 09/05/2018 Northdene, KZN, ZA (multiple stab wounds to the face) media article
• Anne Ferreira (83) 12/05/2018 Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, EC, ZA (strangled) media article
• Christo du Plooy (43) 18/05/2018 Parys, FS, ZA (shot dead media article
• Destiny Geyser Newbury (73) 22/05/2018 Senatus, Carletonville, GP, ZA (beaten with a blunt object, stabbed to death) media article
• Ann Smit (86) 28/05/2018 Kamma Park, EC, ZA (died 26/06/2018 complications, head injuries, beaten with back of an axe) media article

Farm Attacks

• Ralph Ockert (64) 07/05/2018 Lanseria, GP (Shot dead at the gate of his smallholding) media link media link
• Colleen Engelbrecht 10/05/2018 Welgevonden, Westonaria, GP external link
• Fanie Engelbrecht 10/05/2018 Welgevonden, Westonaria, GP external link
• Piet Els “Red” (86) 15/05/2018 farm outside Kimberley, NC 23 January (beaten, tortured and burnt with a clothing iron) external link

Business Attacks

• Francois 'Fransie' Swart (21) 29/05/2018 Lichtenburg, NW (shot in the neck twice at petrol station shop on 9/5/18) media link media link media link media link

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Vermana 'Kelly' Chetty (40) 05/2018 Durban North, KZN (shot dead during attempted hijacking) - media article
• [Female Victim] (50s) 09/05/2018 outskirts of Gerhardsville, outside Centurion, GP (shot dead in apparent hijacking) media link
• Sadia Sukhraj (9) 28/05/2018 Himalaya dr, Shallcross, Chatsworth, KZN (driveway hijacking, gunshot wound to her chest) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• David Stephan Jacobs (28) 28/05/2018 Cnrs Gerrit Maritz and Fifth Avenue, Alberton, GP (stabbed in chest) media link media link media link

June

Urban Attacks

• Stephne Evans (60) 02/06/2018 Bathurst, EC, ZA (hit over the head with a rock, stabbed to death) media article, media article
• Nonhlanhla Khubisa (52) 05/06/2018 Savannah Park, Mari-annhill, KZN, ZA (raped before being strangled) media article
• Maria Catherina Paulina Venter (72) 22/06/2018 Reitz, FS, ZA (heavily assaulted, head and face) media article
• Pierre Lotz (77) 24/06/2018 President Kruger St, Parys, FS (murdered in a home invasion) media article
• Engela van Wyk (86) 26/06/2018 Rus-n-Bietjie Old Age Home, Springs, GP, ZA (hands bound to her bed, suffocated) media article

Farm Attacks

• Stephne Evans 02/06/2018 Bathurst, EC external link
• Boet Smal (79) 02/06/2018 smallholding near Boschfontein, Heidelberg, GP (stabbed to death) external link
• Marie Venter (72) 02/06/2018 Reitz, FS (assaulted, raped, murdered) external link
• Klaus Meier "Horst" (81) 15/06/2018 Ladybrand (murdered on his farm) external link
• Deon de Bruyn (25) 17/06/2018 Komatipoort, Mpumalanga (shot dead) external link
• Kallie Schoonraad (47) 23/06/2018: Shylock near, North West Province (shot dead) external link
• Jeffrey Zetler (62) 23/06/2018 Mooiberge strawberry farm, Stellenbosch (stabbed to death) external link
• Peter Dawson (64) 24/06/2018 Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort (shot and killed) external link
• Gabriel Bruwer “Choppie” (78) 25/06/2018 Van Stadensrus, Free State (tied to chairs and shot) external link
• Marian Bruwer (68) 25/06/2018 Van Stadensrus, Free State (tied to chairs and shot) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Kelly Chetty (42) 01/06/2018 Avoca, Durban, KZN (sustained a 9mm calibre gunshot wound to the left arm and chest) media link
• Goodwill Sibusiso Radebe (40) 19/06/2018 Roodepoort‚ GP (ANC MP was shot during an attempted hijacking) media link, media link

Outdoor Attacks

• Frikkie van Staden (?) 04/06/2018 Newcastle, KZN (body found at Bluebend farm) media link, media link

July

Urban Attacks

• Charles Ling (21) 07/2018 Cape Town?, WC, ZA (shot dead) [media article]
• Hetta Potgieter (85) 01/07/2018 Macadamia Apartments, Mombela, Nelspruit, MPL, ZA (suffocated, hands tied behind her back) media article
• Peta-Ann Barret (33) 03/07/2018 Copperhouse Rd, Nooitgedacht, GP, ZA (shot dead) media article, media article
• Ronald Moreland (46) 04/07/2018 Christopher’s Place, Olympus, Pretoria, GP, ZA (died of a blow to the back of his head) media article
• Patricia O’Connor (92) 10/07/2018 Kenwyn Old Age Home, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, ZA (strangled to death) media article
• Jan Lombard (50) 10/07/2018 Leeudoringstad, NW, ZA (shot dead) media article
• Adriaan 'At' Petrus le Roux (73) 19/07/2018 Reitz, FS, ZA (bludgeoned to death) media article
• Roland Heathcote (89) 21/07/2018 Jacaranda Lodge, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, ZA (disabled, stab wound to the right side of the head) media article
• Kelly Bain (26) 25/07/2018 Brymore, Port Elizabeth, EC, ZA (stabbed to death) media article
• Thomas Gouws (57) 25/07/2018 Tieger Valley country estate, Pretoria, GP, ZA (shot dead) media article
• Patricia Elizabeth Tugwell (89) 31/07/2018 Jacaranda Lodge Retirement village, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, ZA (throat slit) media article

Farm Attacks

• Loutjie Erasmus (40's) 01/07/2018 Mafikeng external link
• [Female Victim] (26) 03/07/2018 Nooitgedacht, Krugersdorp, GP (shot twice in the upper body, died 04/07/2018) external link
• Khato Rangale (44) 22/07/2018 Lanseria, GP (shot in the head. Execution/Murder) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

Outdoor Attacks

• [Hlompho Mohapi Koloi] (25) 05/07/2018 Voëlklip, George, WC (seven stab wounds to her chest and her throat was slit) media link, media link, media link

August

Urban Attacks

• Ben Visser (70) 04/08/2018 Klipwagter st, Drie Riviere-Oos, Vereeniging, GP media article
• Wilson Bongani Chiwa (26) 07/08/2018 Springfield, Port Elizabeth, EC (stabbed?) media article
• Bhim Sukununun (82) 16/08/2018 Hillcrest Drive, Silverglen, KZN (brutally murdered, found outside his residence with his legs bound and mouth gagged) media article
• Lillas Jane Merry (77) 20/08/2018 Roodepoort, GP (hands and feet were tied up and a cloth was stuffed down her throat) media article
• Peter Goliath (70) 25/08/2018 Surrey Estate, Manenberg, WC (stabbed with a sharp object, hit and kicked multiple times) media article, SAPS media release

Farm Attacks

• Laetitia Jacobs (51) Reynorif smallholding, Tasbet Park, Emalahleni, MP (strangled) external link
• Frans Booysen (74) 26/08/2018 farm in Vastfontein, North of Pretoria, GP Shot one elderly male victim dead, headshot) external link
• [J van Rensburg] (74) 27/08/2018 (victim added to "Wit Kruis Monument" - more information sought)
• Pieter Willem Jacobus van Wyk (56) 28/08/2018 Erasmia, GP (shot and killed) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Brett Pope (54) 01/08/2018 East London, EC (shot dead by ruthless hijackers, multiple murder) media link, media link
• JJ Kobus Fourie (?) 01/08/2018 East London, EC (shot dead by ruthless hijackers, multiple murder) media link, media link

Outdoor Attacks

• [Female Victim] (?) 04/08/2018 Drie Riviere, Vereeniging, GP media article

September

Urban Attacks

• Barbara Esme Fenton (74) 01/09/2018 Raceview, Alberton, GP (strangled to death) media article media article
• Rowan Heine (23) 02/09/2018 Boskruin, Randburg, GP (shot) media article
• Esme Senton (74) 02/09/2018 Alberton, GP media article
• Joan Anderson (95) 13/09/2018 Mitchell st, Eastcliff, Hermanus, WC (tied up, hand towel wrapped around her head) media article, media article
• Mokhethi Johannes Mohlakwana (61) 18/09/2018 K9 Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus, FS (shot dead)
• Denisha Govindasamy (22) 20/09/2018 Longcroft, Phoenix, Durban, KZN (gagged, stabbed) (multiple murder) media article
• Jane Govindasamy (44) 20/09/2018 Longcroft, Phoenix, Durban, KZN (gagged, stabbed) (multiple murder) media article
• Rackelle Govindasamy (16) 20/09/2018 Longcroft, Phoenix, Durban, KZN (gagged, stabbed) (multiple murder) media article
• Karl Reich (82) 24/09/2018 Jim Fouché Park, Welkom‚ FS (went missing from his home) media article
• Antoinette Breytenbach (78) 27/09/2018 Northern Paarl, WC media article

Farm Attacks

• Dhir Singh "Roy" (68) 07/09/2018 Cottonlands, KZN (stabbed to death) external link
• Kay Singh (60) 07/09/2018 Cottonlands, KZN (strangled to death) external link
• Cambell Scott (66) 08/09/2018 Lyn Avis Rural, Creighton, KZN (shot and killed) external link
• Marlet Entres 23/09/2018 (61) Kameeldrift/Bewaria, Roodeplaat, GP (gunshot to the chest) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Johan Vermaak (?) 15/09/2018 Bronkhorspruit, GP (shot 3 times)

Outdoor Attacks

• Zelda van Niekerk (45) 28/09/2018 N1/N7 Highway, Cape Town, WC (shot three times under bridge) media link media link media link

October

Urban Attacks

• Bathabile Sithole () 03/10/2018 Table Mountain, Cape Town, WC (stabbed in head and neck) media article
• Elize Klopper-Smit (65) 13/10/2018 Hofmeyr, EC (wounds to the upper body, multiple murder, SEE Vic Smith) media article
• Vic Smith (77) 13/10/2018 Hofmeyr, EC (wounds to the upper body)(multiple murder, see Elize Klopper- Smit) media article
• [Male Victim] (75) 14/10/2018 Du Toit St, Kibler Park, Johannesburg, GP (died after being assaulted) media link, media link
• [Male Victim] (26) 17/10/2018 Sasolburg, FS (suspects fired shots at the man and fatally wounded him) media article
• [Female Victim] (69) 17/10/2018 Esselen Crescent, Phoenix, KZN (found strangled) media link
• Upendra Edward Galegedera (50) 21/10/2018 Green Point, Cape Town, WC (stabbed to death) media article
• Christopher Munro Biggs (72) 23/10/2018 Manor Gardens, Durban, KZN (bound, gagged and beaten to death) media article

Farm Attacks

• John Bosman (61) 02/10/2018 Uitkyk area, Nelspruit, MPL (gunshot wounds along with trauma from a knife) external link
• Raffaele Zio Mastroguiseppe (69) 03/10/2018 shot in upper body, passed away at scene. - Houtpoort, Heidelberg, MPL external link
• Mandeni Johannes Moloi (62) 04/10/2018 Senekal, FS (beaten with a blunt object) external link
• Norman Ludwig (69) 05/10/2018 Twee Riviere, Valleisig farm, Joubertina, EC (struck several times over the head external link
• Elise Klopper-Smit (65) 13/10/2018 Hofmeyr, EC (tied up, with multiple wounds to the upper body) external link
• Vic Smit (77) 13/10/2018 Hofmeyr, EC (tied up, with multiple wounds to the upper body) external link
• John Shabangu (55) 16/10/2018 Verena Road, eMalahleni, MPL external link
• Machiel Kruger (50) 30/10/2018 Swartruggens, NW (shot dead) external link

Business Attacks

• Roberto da Silva (43) 17/10/2018 Lusitano restaurant, Regents Park, Johannesburg, GP (shot dead in restaurant) media link media link media link media link

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Pete Mihalik (50) 30/10/2018 Green Point, Cape town, WC (assassinated in front of his two children outside school) media link media link media link

Outdoor Attacks

• [Male Victim] (58) 14/10/2018 Kolgansdam, Fochville, GP (beaten to death with a rock) media article

November

Urban Attacks

• Ahmed Kathrada (28) 01/11/2018 Schweizer-Reneke, NW (shot dead in a robbery) (multiple murder) media article
• Yunus Kathrada (65) 01/11/2018 Schweizer-Reneke, NW (shot dead in a robbery) (multiple murder) media article
• Shiraz Salloo (45) 02/11/2018 Zakariyya Park, Johannesburg, GP (shot and killed) media article
• John Curran (60) 07/11/2018 Cape Town, WC (multiple stab wounds) media article
• Johannes Patrick (59) 17/11/2018 Lakeside, Muizenberg, WC (wounds inflicted on his upper back) media article
• Arnold Watkins (57) 26/11/2018 Durban, KZN (shot and killed in his home) media article

Farm Attacks

• [Male Victim] 16/11/2018: Zaagkuilsdrift, Pienaarsrivier, LP (shot in the chest) external link
• [Male Victim] 24/11/2018 Koffiespruit, GP (stabbed to death)

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Shai Mikia Mohapi (54) 10/11/2018 Commando Supermarket, Welkom, FS (shot three times, chest and left arm) SAPS report

Outdoor Attacks

• Neil Horrocks (39) 17/11/2018 Flamingo Park, Welkom, FS (shot in chest, strangled with wire) SAPS report media link

December

Urban Attacks

• Nothando Biyela (Sr.) (46) 17/12/2018 Melmoth, KZN (shot dead) media article

Farm Attacks

• John Byles (81) 03/12/2018 farm near Hartswater in the NC (assaulted with a spade, passed away after 3 months) external link
• Johan Kruger (60) 14/12/2018 (shot in head and died) Makoppa’s Nest, Alldays, LP external link
• Elsie Sophia Wilhelmina Steyn "Elmien" (71) 14/12/2018 Zandfontein farm, Bonnievale, WC (hacked to death) external link
• Petrus Paulus Steyn "Piet" (64) 14/12/2018 Zandfontein farm, Bonnievale, WC (hacked to death) external link
• Nicolaas Strydom (31) 16/12/2018 farm Kleinensorgen, Philippi, WC (shot dead) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• [Mduduzi Mchunu] () 26/12/2018 Richmond, KZN (stabbed, whipped then thrown into a river) media article

Outdoor Attacks

• [Female Victim] (?) 22/12/2018 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, GP (hit by stray bullet during hijacking) media article
• Daniel van Heerden (61) 27/12/2018 cnr Johan le Roux road and boundary str, Meyerton, GP (shot in the back) media link media link media link

2019 January

Urban Attacks

• Riedwaan Addinall (82) 05/01/2019 Ottery, WC (strangled) (multiple murder) media article
• Rugaya Addinall (82) 05/01/2019 Ottery, WC (strangled) (multiple murder) media article
• Chris Williams (32) Kroompark, Mokopane, LP (stabbed to death) media article
• Eric Lyell (68) 11/01/2019 Vanderbijlpark, GP (abducted, attacked with pickaxe and strangled with a rope, then thrown into Vaal river) media link media link media link media link
• Ella Willemse (83) 17/01/2019 Rustenburg, NW (beaten, died 24/01/2019 from injuries) media article
• Pieter de Coning (79) 21/01/2019 Kleinemonde, EC (shot dead) media article
• Frikkie Rademeyer (72) 26/01/2019 Middelpos, Upington, NC (multiple stab wounds) media article, media article
• Ethan Fikirini (5) 27/01/2019 Craigavon, Fourways, GP (shot dead) media article
• Pieter Mienie (60) 30/01/2019 Kleinmond, WC (stabbed to death) media article

Farm Attacks

• Abiot Phiri (55) 04/01/2019 Plaassegat Rural, Skeerpoort, Hartebeespoort, NW external link
• [Ugandan national male] (30) 04/01/2019 Wildebeeslaagte, Northam, LP (burnt to death) external link
• [Ugandan national female] (33) 04/01/2019 Wildebeeslaagte, Northam, LP (burnt to death) external link
• [Female Victim] 13/01/2019 Hartbeespoort, NW (shot in the chest)

Business Attacks

• Fred Malan (Dr) (60) 31/01/2019 Jakaranda Animal Hospital, Moot, Pretoria, GP (vet died after he was shot during an armed robbery) media article, media article

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Eric Lyell (68) 20/01/2019 Vaal River near Vanderbijlpark, GP (assaulted and stabbed in the abdomen, then thrown into the river) media article

Outdoor Attacks

February

Urban Attacks

• Doris June Ntozakhe (73) 08/02/2019 Walter Sisulu Rd, Gamalakhe, KZN (drugged and strangled, multiple murder) media link media link
• Sfiso Ntozakhe (35) 08/02/2019 Walter Sisulu Rd, Gamalakhe, KZN (drugged and strangled, multiple murder) media link media link
• Corrienne Tesner (62) 23/02/2019 Hodgson St, Secunda, MPL (raped then stabbed to death) media article
• Gert Burger (65) 23/02/2019 Kroonstad, FS (stabbed several times in the neck and chest) media article, media article
• Charmaine Erasmus (43) 26/02/2019 Woelige Hoek, Vredendal, WC (multiple stab wounds) media article
• Pierre Jean “Lange” Loubser (73) 28/02/2019 Velddrif, WC (tied to his bed then murdered) media article

Farm Attacks

• Gesina Bruwer (69) 01/02/2019 Vorstershoop, NW (shot, bullet wound to her head) external link
• Jaco Louw (57) 10/02/2019 Lutzville, WC (stabbed to death) external link
• Charmaine Erasmus (43) 26/02/2019 Woelinge Corner, Olifantsriver Valley/Vredendal, WC (throat Slit) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• [Male Victim] () 16/02/2019 Palmiet St, Kempton Park, GP (shot dead during an attempted hijacking) media link

Outdoor Attacks

March

Urban Attacks

• Herman Scholtz (59) 10/03/2019 Eldoraigne, Centurion, GP (repeatedly stabbed) media article
• Ntokozo Sithole (39) 13/03/2019 Babanago, KZN (multiple gunshot wounds to their heads and bodies, multiple murder) media article
• Nhlanhla Sangweni (30) 13/03/2019 Babanago, KZN (multiple gunshot wounds to their heads and bodies, multiple murder)media article
• [Male Victim] (20) 24/03/2019 Mondeor, Johannesburg, GP (shot when five attackers arrived at his home at about 9.45pm Saturday eve) media article
• Jaco Billy Jooste (48) 29/03/2019 Linda Court, Homelake, Randfontein, GP (gunshot wound to the pelvis) media article, media article

Farm Attacks

• Mark Langford Blaine (70) 08/03/2019 Hibberdene, KZN (hands tied behind his back) external link
• Nkolobetse Johannes Mofoti (43) 16/03/2019 Borneo farm, Ladybrand, FS (shot dead) external link
• Duaene Truter (51) 24/03/2019 Dunbrody, Kirkwood, EC (stabbed in the back several times) external link
• Jan Boshoff (67) 27/03/2019, Sunrella, GP (passed away due to his injuries 02/04/2019) external link
• [Male Victim] (45) 28/03/2019 Rietfontein, Muldersdrift, GP (husband shot when they arrived home) external link

Business Attacks

Vehicle Attacks/Hijackings

• Francois Swart (22) 19/3/2019 R21 Highway, Griffiths Road, Boksburg, GP (shot in hail of bullets during attempted CIT heist) media link media link media link media link
• Sibusiso Mazwi Mbanjwa (34) 20/03/2019 Port Shepstone Beachfront, KZN (stabbed multiple times in his vehicle) SAPS report
• Wilson Govender (53) 23/03/2019 Kies Ave, Reservoir Hills, Durban, KZN (shot in a hijacking incident ) media link, media link

Outdoor Attacks

• Sibusiso Khwinana (25) 01/03/2019 outside Sterland Mall, Sunnyside, Arcadia, Pretoria, GP (actor stabbed and killed) media article, Wikipedia
• Jamnadas Harkant Nathvani (71) 06/03/2019 Gauteng, GP (British tourist murdered) media article, media article

Victims who do fit in the above strict categories (usually GBV/Social fabric crimes)

• Gert Hitzeroth (54) 19/05/2018 Maryberry Park, Alberton, GP (invited back to house, beaten on head with baseball bat, drowned) media link, media link
• Vathaniagee 'Jenny' Pillay (65) 24/12/2018 Silverglen, Chatsworth, KZN (strangled, found murdered in bathroom, husband accused) external link, media link media link
• Micayla Victor (19) 29/01/2019 Kempston Road, Port Elizabeth, EC (killed instantly in a hit and run, multiple murder) media link, media link media link, media link, media link
• Celine De Ridder (21) 29/01/2019 Kempston Road, Port Elizabeth, EC (killed instantly in a hit and run, multiple murder) media link, media link media link, media link, media link

Victims whose murder does not fit the strict definition of a "Farm Attack"

• [Paul Nel] (60) 10/01/2019 Dassiekop Farm, Koffiefontein, FS (3 killed in a neighbour dispute) media article