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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY – Sutherland Regional court handed down a combined 22 years’ prison sentence to 24 year old Jandre Hanekom and Hendrik Prins, 55 year old, for murder and attempted murder respectively on Thursday, 13 March 2025. The court heard that on the evening of Saturday, 04 May 2024, the 20 year old victim, Eden Visagie, was visiting his girlfriend at her place of residence at Skema. He got involved in an argument with his girlfriend’s father, and decided to leave the premises. A physical fight ensued in the street after the father followed and attacked the victim, and during the fight, the suspect joined in and stabbed the deceased several times with a knife on his upper body, and left him on the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was arrested later the same day and charged for murder. He made several court appearances while in custody. He was found guilty as charged and sentenced to 15 years direct imprisonment. In an unrelated matter, Hendrik Prins, 55 years old, was convicted and sentenced to 7 years direct imprisonment for attempted murder also by the Sutherland Regional court. It is alleged that on Thursday, 03 May 2024, Mr Eben Pieterse was enjoying alcoholic beverages with a group of friends at a residence in Hopland, Sutherland. The suspect joined the group of friends, an argument broke out between them, and he stabbed the victim on the head and on the upper body and fled the scene. The victim was rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment. The suspect was later arrested and charged for attempted murder. Both accused persons were declared unfit to possess a firearm. The District Commissioner of Namakwa district, Brigadier Skalk Andrews praised the outstanding investigation, by Sergeant Barroleen Motha, for solving both cases in such a short space of time, and ensuring that the perpetrators are handed a suitable punishment.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any criminal activities through the MySAPS App or use the 08600 10111 crime stop number.
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