Annekke Claassen, a businesswoman, and her friend were victims of a shocking and heinous crime that sparked outrage in Limpopo and beyond.
The brutal murders of Annekke and Hennie Claassen
Details on the brutal murders of the elderly friends, 73-year-old Claassen and Hennie Claassen, aged 77, sent shockwaves reverberating across the country.
In a statement, Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba revealed that authorities were alerted to the distressing crime scene at approximately 13:30 on Saturday after receiving reports of trouble at the farm.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the charred remains of a white male and female in separate buildings on the property, indicating the horrifying nature of the crime.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a masked male fleeing the scene, but could not provide police with a useful description. This early into the investigation, the motive behind the gruesome farm murder remains unknown.
Limpopo top cop, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the incident, describing it as a “brutal yet senseless” attack.
The Claassens were found tortured, and murdered, and their bodies were set alight at their Klipfonteinhoek farm, in Limpopo.
While initial reports suggested a familial connection due to their shared surnames, their families have clarified that they were close friends.
In response to this gruesome act, the Ohrigstad police in the Sekhukhune district have launched an intensive manhunt for the suspects involved. Authorities are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety and security of the community.
The brutal murders of Annekke Claassen and Hennie Claassen have sent shockwaves throughout Limpopo, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for swift action.
Here’s how social media reacted to the brutal murders:
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