A 33-year-old man is expected to appear in court on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a couple in Bonnievale in the Western Cape.
The man was arrested in McGregor, a rural town not far from the murder scene.
The bodies of Piet and Elmien Steyn, both in their seventies were discovered on their farm in Sandfontein.
Police Spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said it is believed the victims were hacked to death with a sharp object.
The suspect was arrested after he was found in possession of some of the couple's missing items.
Police said more arrests could be expected.