TLU SA and the community around Dendron in Limpopo is overjoyed that the court acknowledges the value of farmers in the economy.
Magistrate Charlene Govender rejected the bail application of the three suspects in the attack on Chris and Leonise Joubert of Dendron, and they will remain in custody until the trial commences. The attack happened on 6 August this year, and the suspects were apprehended through rural safety structures within six hours. There is no set trial date yet.
Magistrate Govender mentioned the immense economic impact of a farm attack, especially in Limpopo where agriculture is the biggest direct and indirect employer, in the Morebeng (previously Soekmekaar) Magistrate’s Court.
She referred to the social unrest and political polarisation a farm attack causes in a community.
“We are convinced the courts took note of the peaceful protest at the Soekmekaar Magistrate’s Court, as well as the demonstrations in Hartswater, Thabazimbi and Naboomspruit,” says Mr Drickus Botha, the regional manager of TLU SA in the North. “We are happy they noticed the pain such an attack causes in a community. We want to thank each person who took part, for their support. It played an important role.”
Issued by: TLU SA
Date: 27 October 2020
Enquiries: Mr Drickus Botha, Regional manager TLU SA North
Cell.: 082 774 9287
Mr Henk van de Graaf, Chairman TLU SA North
Cell.: 076 563 3800
