Its understood that farmer Koos Smit and his family have come under increasing intimidation to vacate their property, which is one of many that have been earmarked for forced takeover in the area. According to the Commercial Farmers Union (CFU) the family was ambushed on Tuesday and beaten.
CFU president Deon Theron could not confirm if the women in the family were also beaten, but he said that the two Smit sons were apparently tied to trees and severely beaten by the land thugs. The CFU is still trying to confirm the nationality of the family, but initial reports suggest the Smits are another South African family, meant to be protected by an investment agreement.
We will have more details on Wednesday.
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