Two Western Cape farmers face murder charges after shooting 'thief'

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Two Western Cape farmers face murder charges after shooting 'thief'
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NPA says alleged thief was shot in the back while running away

Two Western Cape farmers have been arrested for allegedly killing a man suspected of stealing from their farms. Stock photo.Two Western Cape farmers have been charged with the murder of a man suspected to have stolen from them.JT Basson and John Woeste appeared in the Paarl magistrate's court on Thursday, NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said.

The two are charged with a schedule 6 murder, meaning the accused must prove there are “exceptional circumstances” warranting their release on bail.

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