Farmer Charged with Attempted Murder After Running Over Child in Cape Town

A 70-year-old farmer in Cape Town, South Africa, has been charged with attempted murder after running over a six-year-old boy with his tractor. The incident occurred in 2024. The boy, identified as Kwadezenki, was allegedly attempting to steal an orange from the farmer's property. The farmer, Christopher Stoman, claims the boy was attempting to steal from his farm. The boy sustained two broken legs as a result of the incident. The case is currently before the courts. "This is a tragic event," says a local resident who wished to remain anonymous. "It highlights the complex issues of land ownership and poverty in our community." The case underscores the tensions between farmers and the surrounding communities in the area. The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for both the victim's family and the accused farmer. It also raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the need for addressing the underlying social and economic factors that contributed to it.