No longer can Orania lay claim to being a murder-free zone.
On March 31, Danie van der Westhuizen killed his wife, Marlette.
Danie went overseas to work as a farmer in the US on an agricultural workers visa.
While he was away, Marlette had an affair.
They split up.
He returned to Orania and got a job as supervisor. They tried to reconcile, but it didn't work out.
He shot her and then turned the gun on himself.
Their 12 year old daughter witnessed the murder/suicide, which occurred just days before her birthday.
In response, the Orania community rallied around her, offering support and a small celebration of life despite the devastating circumstances.
The entire Afrikaner community is in shock. Especially that such a thing could happen in Orania where the only acceptable crime statistic is ZERO.
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