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IN PICTURES | Tense stand-off in Senekal between EFF supporters and farmers

EFF supporters and farmers gathered in Senekal on Friday as two men alleged to have killed farm manager Brendin Horner appeared in the town's magistrate's court.

We landed in the Senekal standoff on Friday largely because the country's political centre was missing in action, says the writer.
We landed in the Senekal standoff on Friday largely because the country's political centre was missing in action, says the writer. (Alon Skuy)

EFF supporters and farmers gathered in Senekal on Friday as two men alleged to have killed farm manager Brendin Horner appeared in the town's magistrate's court.

Tensions are high in Senekal as EFF supporters and members of the farming community gathered in the Free State town on Friday, when two men alleged to have killed farm manager Brendin Horner appeared in court.
Tensions are high in Senekal as EFF supporters and members of the farming community gathered in the Free State town on Friday, when two men alleged to have killed farm manager Brendin Horner appeared in court. (Alon Skuy)

EFF supporters allegedly threw rocks, bricks and empty beer bottles at bikers who attempted to pass the main road of Senekal.

Farmers, bikers and members of the community gathered in Senekal during the court appearance of two murder suspects.
Farmers, bikers and members of the community gathered in Senekal during the court appearance of two murder suspects. (Alon Skuy)
Ipsos says the EFF is building on its 2019 election success.
Ipsos says the EFF is building on its 2019 election success. (Alon Skuy)

Members of the farming community across SA gathered in Senekal to raise awareness about farm attacks.

Barbed wire was used to prevent clashes in Senekal on Friday.
Barbed wire was used to prevent clashes in Senekal on Friday. (Alon Skuy)

Police nyalas and armed police officers remain on high alert.

The events in Senekal teach us that it is easier to talk or stop a war, but harder to maintain peace, says the writer.
The events in Senekal teach us that it is easier to talk or stop a war, but harder to maintain peace, says the writer. (Alon Skuy)

Earlier, EFF supporters shouted “shoot, shoot, shoot!” during a tense stand-off between farmers, bikers and community members.

A moment of prayer during the tension in the Free State town.
A moment of prayer during the tension in the Free State town. (Alon Skuy)

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