Senekal on edge: killing duo in court as theft plunges farms into ‘crisis’

The suspects’ second appearance spotlights an agricultural sector ravaged by criminals to the tune of R7.5bn a year

15 October 2020 - 20:02 By graeme hosken

Farm theft costs SA’s economy R7.5bn annually, yet the government and country is seemingly unable to stop the crime...

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