NATIONAL NEWS - A shoot-out occurred on Monday morning (July 16) between an elderly farmer and police in the Bergville area.
Heavily-armed police officers, together with an SAPS hostage negotiator, entered the farm just outside Bergville, Geluksburg area.
The farmer allegedly opened fire on police, who dived for cover.
A shoot-out between the officers and the 80-year-old farmer ensued. He was shot dead.
Police had responded to a shooting at the farm earlier in the morning. It is believed that a local had entered the farm just before 11am to recover goats allegedly illegally confiscated by the 80-year-old farmer. The farmer opened fire on the man, shooting him in the face.
The victim was rushed to hospital and police were called to the scene.
