The case has resonated deeply within South African society, igniting outrage regarding racial disparities and the legacy of apartheid that still affects rural communities today.
De Wet, 20, claims he acted under duress when he discarded their bodies into a pig enclosure. If his testimony is accepted, he could be exempt from all charges. The harrowing incident occurred as the women sought soon-to-expire dairy products for their families. The trial also implicates William Musora, another farm worker, and Olivier, who both face multiple charges, including attempted murder and possession of an illegal firearm.
The Limpopo High Court has drawn significant public interest, with victims’ relatives and opposition party members attending hearings. Amidst calls for justice, the trial has been postponed to the following week, while the local community confronts ongoing issues of racial inequality and agricultural crime.
De Wet, 20, claims he acted under duress when he discarded their bodies into a pig enclosure. If his testimony is accepted, he could be exempt from all charges. The harrowing incident occurred as the women sought soon-to-expire dairy products for their families. The trial also implicates William Musora, another farm worker, and Olivier, who both face multiple charges, including attempted murder and possession of an illegal firearm.
The Limpopo High Court has drawn significant public interest, with victims’ relatives and opposition party members attending hearings. Amidst calls for justice, the trial has been postponed to the following week, while the local community confronts ongoing issues of racial inequality and agricultural crime.
