FARM ATTACKS: 12 OCTOBER – 18 OCTOBER 2026 Between 12 October and 18 October 2026, at least four farm attacks were reported in South Africa. 📍 Hartbeespoortdam, North West – 14 October 2026 An elderly couple was attacked on a smallholding. The woman was threatened with a knife, tied up and stabbed, while her husband was severely assaulted. The attackers demanded money and stole electronic devices. The man was taken to hospital. 📍 Hammanskraal, Gauteng – 15 October 2026 A group of masked suspects broke into a smallholding. Shots were fired and a resident sought shelter. The attackers stole electronic equipment, household items and chickens. The SAPS and community safety structures responded. 📍 Bultfontein, Gauteng – 15 October 2026 A man was pepper-sprayed, repeatedly struck on the head and leg with a brick, and tied up during a break-in on a smallholding. The attackers stole household items, electrical equipment and building materials. The victim only received assistance the following morning. The SAPS, AfriForum Apiesrivier and GPG responded. 📍 Hartbeespoort, North West – 16 October 2026 A person was shot during an attack on a smallholding. An ambulance was called and the SAPS was contacted. @afriforum