# South African Farmer Tortured in Barn Robbery

> South African farmer Donovan Marx had ears hacked off and nearly castrated by robbers who shot and stabbed him.
- Title: South African Farmer Tortured in Barn Robbery · New York Post
- Summary: South African farmer Donovan Marx had ears hacked off and nearly castrated by robbers who shot and stabbed him. South African farmer Donovan Marx was…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/world-news/white-south-african-farmer-has-ears-hacked-off-as-hes-tortured-in-barn-robbery
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:45:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donovan marx, south africa, barn robbery, torture, robbers, farming, news, entertainment
## Farmer Tortured
South African farmer Donovan Marx was shot and stabbed by robbers who hacked off his ears.
## Robbers' Plan
Robbers intended to castrate Marx but a worker intervened before they could complete the attack.
## Motive Unclear
Marx's family says the attack was more brutal than typical robbery, suggesting deeper motives.
## Political Context
The attack occurred five months after Trump raised fears of a genocide of white farmers in South Africa.
## Key takeaway

South African farmer Donovan Marx was tortured by robbers who hacked off his ears and nearly castrated him after shooting and stabbing him.