South African police arrested five people in connection with an attack on cattle farmer Donovan Marx, 50, during a house robbery at his farm in Ventersdorp. Police said Marx was ambushed as he returned home last Wednesday, shot and stabbed, and had his ears cut off. His family and officials welcomed the arrests.
WHO:
South African police
WHAT:
Arrested five people in connection with an attack on farmer Donovan Marx.
WHEN:
Oct 28, 2026
WHERE:
Ventersdorp, South Africa
WHY:
The arrests were made in connection with a house robbery during which Marx was attacked.
