A manhunt is underway to track down the suspects who killed an elderly couple at their farmhouse in Glen in the Free State.
The body of the 76-year-old man was found about 300 meters away from the farmhouse, while his 73-year-old wife's body was discovered in the septic tank at the farm.
Police spokesperson, Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said a concerned neighbour contacted the police when he could not reach the couple on their cell phones on Saturday.
He said on arrival at the farm, police discovered that the doors to the house were left open.
Inside the house there was blood on the floor and the house had been ransacked.
"Immediately, a multidisciplinary activation plan was implemented and a search for the suspects and both the elderly was launched through the night.
"While the search continued, their vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser, was found near Majwemasweu (Brandfort)," said Kareli.
Preliminary investigations revealed that both victims suffered open wounds on the upper body and were certified dead at the scene.
Tools and electronic items were stolen from the house.
Glen police are investigating cases of house robbery and murder.
Anyone who might have information is requested to contact Colonel Ben Bolsiek from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit on 082 466 8530, call the police crimeline on 08600 10111, or drop an anonymous tip off on the MySaps App.
