in line with question 727 here is the answear
(1) No. Research to compare the levels of brutality of murders on farms, with those of murders in urban areas, has not been conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
(2)(a) 17 Murders on farms and small holding were reported to SAPS from 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017.
(2)(b) In four cases, four firearms were stolen.
(2)(c) One firearm was retrieved.
(2)(d) In five cases, five perpetrators were arrested.