A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) farmer died on Friday, 28 April following an alleged altercation with his employee.
MIDLANDS EMS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE
“An altercation between farmer and employee leaves the farmer dead.”
Midlands EMS
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Midlands EMS Howick Advanced Life Support paramedics were dispatched to Petrus Stroom Road just outside of Howick after 10 am.
On arrival, it was found that one person (farmer) had sustained life-threatening injuries.
CPR was initiated along with advanced life support treatment. Despite all efforts, the patient was declared deceased on the scene by Midlands EMS paramedics.
WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN FARMER AND EMPLOYEE
“It is alleged that the farmer and employee had an altercation in the house, which led to a fight,” Midland EMS detailed, adding that the exact cause of the incident is under investigation by SAPS.
SAPS TO WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH TRADITIONAL LEADERS
The South African Police Service (SAPS) District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major General Nengovhela has launched the Traditional Policing Concept in the Tshwane District.
The traditional houses of the Amandebele Ba Lebelo Traditional Council in Hammanskraal, under the leadership of Kgosi Kekana and Amandebele Ndzundza Sokhulumi Traditional Authority in Bronkhorstspruit, under the leadership of Kgosi Nkosi, Tshwane formed part of the launch on 26 April.
In his address, Major-General Nengovhela emphasised that all citizens must be accommodated and traditional councils should assist with policing.
The District Commissioner emphasised that traditional customs and values be respected but the rule of law must be upheld.
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