Khwezi's mother, Magdalena Jantjies, expressed her relief that her son survived but highlighted Stoman’s indifference and lack of support following the incident.
Seventy-year-old farmer Christoffel Stoman has reportedly shown no remorse after running over six-year-old black child Khwezi Jantjies in Lutzville, South Africa, last Friday.
Khwezi's mother, Magdalena Jantjies, expressed her relief that her son survived but highlighted Stoman’s indifference and lack of support following the incident.
she said, "I am grateful that my only son is still alive after being run over by the farmer. I had no prior relationship with him, and even after the incident, 70-year-old Stoman showed no remorse or offered any assistance to us.”
The attack occurred after Stoman accused Khwezi of stealing an orange from his farm, leaving the boy with broken legs.
Magdalena in a video interview with eNCA recounted the terrifying moment, saying the farmer said he would kill her son.
She said: "He came from around the corner and he was driving at a speed. He shouted 'stand there, stand there.' I thought he was going to stop. He aimed directly at us in a corner, and I screamed, Help! Help!
"He said, 'I'm going to kill you by driving into you.'"
Despite the traumatic event, Khwezi remains in good spirits, and the family is pursuing justice for the brutal attack.
Magdalena expressed her determination to continue the case, stating, "I aim to continue with this case. I want to proceed by the grace of God, as long as I can stand here."
Khwezi is set to undergo surgery at the Paarl Provincial Hospital to treat his injuries. The family hopes for justice and healing as they navigate this difficult time.