Dricus du Plessis calls for action over horror farm attack

Dricus du Plessis has reposted a message calling for action after the gruesome farm attack on North West farm owner Donovan Marx this week.

Marx was shot and stabbed and had both his ears cut off during the horrific ordeal that took place on Wednesday, 28 October.

The 50-year-old is currently recovering at his home.

DRICUS DU PLESSIS CALLS FOR ACTION AFTER HORROR FARM ATTACK

On his Instagram Stories, Dricus du Plessis reposted several videos and posts about the farm owner, Donovan Marx, who was attacked and tortured on his property located between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp on Wednesday, 28 October.

Marx was shot in the back of the head, stabbed in one of his legs, and had both his ears cut off by his attackers. One of his farm workers was also tied up during the attack.

His attackers drove off in Marx’s red van. The 50-ear-old was rushed to the Mediclinic in Potchefstroom where h received treatment.

Marx’s community and loved ones are also offering a R4 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

In a social media post, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, called for farm attacks to be recognised as violent crimes

He shared: “North West SAPS must prioritise Donovan’s case, support experienced detectives with forensic and intelligence capacity, and keep the family informed.

He added: “Beyond this investigation, rural safety requires properly equipped police officers who can reach the people they are responsible for protecting”.

‘I WANT PEOPLE TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA’

At his UFC debut win against Markus Perez in October 2020, Dricus du Plessis spoke publicly about his concerns over farm attacks.

He said during a press conference: “We have farm murders that are really taking the whole country by storm. It’s something unbelievable.”

“People are getting murdered daily, and I almost feel like, because it’s Africa, a lot of the world doesn’t see it, and nobody in the world really knows what’s going on there.”

Dricus vowed to use his status to draw attention to attacks.

He continued: “I’ve just got this opportunity on a bigger stage to say ‘let’s stop the farm murders’, and I want people to see what’s happening in South Africa.”

Dricus du Plessis has also used his platform to openly criticise President Cyril Ramaphosa as being “corrupt” and “taking all the money”.