Marthinus, a farmer in South Africa’s Free State, lives in fear of violent attacks, having experienced the murder of family members in similar incidents. He has applied for refugee status in the US, citing the safety of his family as his priority, amidst escalating crime rates in the country. While many Afrikaners seek refuge, other farmers, like Thabo Makopo, emphasize that all farmers, regardless of race, face similar threats from crime. Despite differing views on the nature of these attacks, the pervasive fear and reliance on private security highlight the dire situation in South Africa.
