Vioolsdrift shooting: Alleged killer farmer did not make himself loved

A farmer in the Northern Cape, accused of shooting dead his two friends, is notorious for his temper among some residents of Rooiwal in Vioolsdrift.

Jacob Dawid Malan Claassens allegedly shot two of his friends - they both died in hospital on Wednesday. On Friday, police spokesperson Colonel Cherelle Ehlers confirmed that the victims were 54-year-old Coenie de Beer and 56-year-old James Kriel.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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