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Murdered couple’s bakkie may have been taken across border

Cross-border trail for stolen bakkie

By Anton van Zyl • 25 May 2026
Murdered couple’s bakkie may have been taken across border

Authorities are investigating this unprecedented incident and implementing enhanced security measures within the Kruger National Park.

The hijacked bakkie of the Marais couple, who were murdered near the Pafuri camp site in the Kruger National Park last week, was possibly driven through the bush into Mozambique. The murders, the first of their kind in the 100-year history of the park, have sent shockwaves through the country and abroad.

The bodies of Dina Marais (73) and Ernst Marais (71) were discovered at Crooks Corner on Friday, 22 May, by fellow tourists who were game-viewing in the area. They alerted SANParks rang...

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