Zacharia Olivier, the farmer who is accused of killing two women and fed their bodies to pigs, has made a stunning claim in court. He alleges that a police officer encouraged him to shoot thieves instead of reporting them, citing repeated thefts at his property as the reason for his actions.
Olivier, who is facing two counts of murder, testified that he regularly visited the local police station to report the thefts, but felt frustrated and emboldened by the officer's alleged advice. The state has rejected Olivier's version of events, and the matter remains under judicial scrutiny.
The case has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about policing conduct and accountability in South Africa. Olivier's co-accused, William Musora and Rudolph De Wet, are also facing charges related to the murders.
The trial, which has been postponed to February 25, 2026, due to Olivier's health issues, continues to draw public attention.
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