Limpopo Pig Farmer and Employees Return to Court Over Gruesome Murders

Posted on August 30, 2024
by Yashmika Dukaran

A Limpopo pig farmer and his two employees, accused of the brutal murders of two women, are set to appear in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court today. The trio allegedly disposed of the decomposed remains of the women in a pigsty on a farm in Polokwane.

The accused are identified as pig farmer Zacharia Olivier, Rudolf de Wet, and William Musora. They are facing charges including two counts of premeditated murder, one count of attempted murder, and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Additionally, Musora faces a charge of contravening the Immigration Act.

National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi stated, "Limpopo farmers Zacharia Olivier and his employees, Adriaan De Wet and William Musora, will appear in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing two women and feeding their remains to pigs. Another victim who was with them managed to survive. The accused are expected to proceed with their bail application."