More than 50 farmers and community members met outside the Umhlali police station to protest against the alleged murders bail this morning
GENOCIDE VICTIM: MURDERED:
Simon Shepherd a few hours after the brural farm attack
Shepherd was attacked at Misty Ridge farm in Upper Tongaat on June 19, when two black killers forced their way into his home and brutally beat him up while his wife, Joy hid in a cupboard. Shepherd was admitted into ICU at Alberlito Hospital, with five broken ribs, a gash to the head and multiple wounds and he died on July 12.
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The two accused reportedly showed no remorse as they entered the court.
More than 50 people gathered this morning at the Umhlali magistrates court to protest against the granting of bail for two men arrested for the murder of farmer, Simon Shepherd.
His condition deteriorated when he contracted a lung infection and had to be put into an induced coma and on a ventilator.
He died on July 12 in ICU from suspected heart failure.
Shepherd was well-liked in the community and many farmers made the trip to Umhlali magistrate’s court to object to bail.
More than 50 farmers and community members was outside the Umhlali police station to protest against the farm attack suspects bail.
More than 50 farmers and community members met outside the Umhlali police station to protest against the alleged murders bail this morning.
Placards outside the police station read, “No farmer, no food future #Farmerslivesmatter”, “Zero tolerance for farm attacks” and “No bail for farm murders.”
Darnall farmer Diegter Lugte said that he did not know Shepherd personally but that he followed the story of his attack.
“I, too, am a farmer and it is important to stand together to act against the brutality of fellow farmers.
“Farm attacks are getting out of hand. I can always say that the security on my farm is good and that we are safe but I am only speaking for the present and not the future.
“Farmers always have to be on high alert, literally sleeping with one eye open.
“You hear about these horrific attacks and you cant help wondering if you will be next,” he said.
Umhlali SAPS PRO, Nomthy Tusi protesting against the farm attack suspects' bail.
Umhlali CPF chairperson, Nomthy Tusi protesting against the farm attack suspects’ bail.
The two accused showed no remorse as they entered the court.
One of the men looked directly at the Shepherd family and smiled.
Shepherd’s son, David, said that he was glad that bail for the suspects was opposed, but that the family needed closure.
“We just want all of this to be over.
“At the end of the day, no matter what happens, nothing can bring my dad back to us.
“We are grateful for the support of the farmers in this difficult time.
“It is upsetting to see that these men feel nothing for what they have done.”
The two suspects arrested on June 23 and June 25 for the attack have now been charged with murder and house robbery.
The bail hearing has been postponed to September 6 and the two men remain in custody.
Umhlali CPF chairperson, Nomthy Tusi said that she has asked people to return to the Umhlali court on September 6, to protest against bail.
“I am so hurt by Simon’s death. Who beats an 80-year-old to his death and then smiles about it?
“I encourage everyone to bring about 10 people with them on September 6, to protest against the brutality that is taking place at these farms. People need to be aware of farm attacks,” she said.
The Umhlali detective handling the case, constable Sidusiso Nkwayana said police were building a solid case.
“Clothing items belonging to the suspects have been recovered with blood stains on them.
“Those items will be tested to establish if the blood belonged to Shepherd,” he said.
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