Farmer commits suicide at Aranos

THE community of Aranos was shocked by the death of a well-known local farmer this past weekend.

Lausberg Minders (44), who had long been a stud farmer in the area, is said to have committed suicide at his farm Bwane near the town on Saturday. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Matengu yesterday confirmed information that Minders had shot himself with a .308 rifle.Although Police were unable to confirm this, sources at Aranos said Minders’s body was discovered by his family.He is survived by his wife, Debbie, and two children.By yesterday afternoon, the family had not made any funeral arrangements, a relative said.Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Matengu yesterday confirmed information that Minders had shot himself with a .308 rifle.Although Police were unable to confirm this, sources at Aranos said Minders’s body was discovered by his family.He is survived by his wife, Debbie, and two children.By yesterday afternoon, the family had not made any funeral arrangements, a relative said.