Staff Reporter
A 58-YEAR-OLD man, identified as Nicolaas Orlam, died after he was stabbed in the chest following an inquiry about cattle that had been let out of a kraal.
According to the weekend crime bulletin, the incident of murder occurred on Saturday, 21 June 2025, at around 09:00 or 10:00 at Farm Swartkoppies.
It is alleged that the deceased and his wife arrived at the farm to check on their cattle. An argument reportedly erupted between the deceased and the suspect over calves that were released from the kraal for grazing.
It is further alleged that during the argument, the deceased slapped the suspect, and in response, the suspect stabbed the deceased. The deceased allegedly attempted to walk away after being stabbed but shortly fell to the ground and died.
The 28-year-old Namibian male suspect was arrested. The deceased’s next of kin have been informed, and police investigations continue.
