Three Suspects In Limpopo Murder Case Face Court Again

Holifil

30 Mar, 2025

Three men accused of brutally killing two women in Limpopo and dumping their bodies in a pigsty appeared in court once more.
The trio stood before the Mankweng Magistrates Court, where the judge decided to push the case to the next month.
South Africans overwhelmingly believe these suspects don’t deserve bail and are demanding a harsh punishment.

Tebogo Mokwena, a seasoned Briefly News current affairs journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has over three years of experience covering police investigations, high-stakes shootouts, and dramatic court cases for the Daily Sun.

The farmer and his co-accused have had their case postponed. Image: Halfdark Source: Getty Images

MANKWENG, LIMPOPO — Zachariah Olivier, William Musora, and Rudolph de Wet are still behind bars as their murder trial has been pushed to the following month. The case has gripped the nation, with many demanding swift justice for the victims.

Behind Bars: The Pig Farm Murder Suspects

As reported by IOL, Olivier, De Wet, and Musora made an appearance before the Mankweng Magistrates Court. The court decided to postpone their bail hearing until October. De Wet and Olivier are facing serious charges, including murder, attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and obstructing justice. Musora, on the other hand, faces similar charges, along with violating the Illegal Immigration Act.

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Breaking Down the Case

Key Facts About the Pig Farm Murders

The three suspects made their initial court appearance just days after the bodies of the two women were discovered, shocking the nation.
The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) has called for Olivier's farm to be expropriated without compensation as a form of punishment for the alleged crime.
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela sparked controversy when she weighed in on whether the suspects should be named, drawing criticism from the public.

What South Africans Are Saying

The case has sparked heated discussions on social media, with many Facebook users weighing in.

Alphy Mawela questioned:

"Why not sentence them already? It's clear what they did. What more do the courts need to argue about?"

Emmanuel Nxumalo expressed his thoughts:

"These individuals don't deserve bail, and their farm should be confiscated. Justice must be served."

Matshepo Mathlako Mokoen shared her concerns:

"Maybe Limpopo should stop selling pork for a while. I once weighed pork at the butcher, but I never paid for it. This is a serious matter."

Support for the Victims' Families

In a related development, Briefly News reported that a justice advocate is stepping up to support the families of the two women who were tragically killed.

Bianca Can Wyk launched a Backabuddy campaign to assist the families of Lucia Ndlovu and Maria Makgato. Her efforts aim to provide much-needed support during this difficult time, ensuring the families are not forgotten amidst the legal proceedings.