Donovan Marx farm attack: The Kiffness, Ian Cameron hail his recovery

South African musician The Kiffness and DA MP Ian Cameron have weighed in on the recovery of North West farm attack survivor Donovan Marx, whose survival his family has described as a miracle.

Marx walked out of Mediclinic Potchefstroom on Thursday, 12 November, just 16 days after attackers shot, stabbed and cut off both his ears.

An emotional video of his hospital discharge shows Marx singing praises to God alongside medical staff and members of his church.

‘THE SPIRIT OF THE AFRIKANER IS UNBREAKABLE’

The Kiffness, whose real name is David Scott, shared the footage on X, along with an English translation of the Afrikaans worship song.

“The spirit of the Afrikaner is unbreakable,” he wrote.

The musician also took aim at President Cyril Ramaphosa over farm attacks in South Africa.

“Targeted farm attacks remain a huge issue in South Africa, but our President @CyrilRamaphosa denies that they are happening,” he added.

Ramaphosa has previously condemned violent crime against farmers and farmworkers but rejected claims of a white genocide in South Africa.

Authorities have not publicly established a racial motive for the attack on Marx.

The spirit of the Afrikaner is unbreakable. ✝️🇿🇦 Donovan Marx, who was shot, stabbed, and had both ears chopped off last month, stands in hospital with members of his church, giving praise to God.

"I sing Hallelujah
For I am stronger in the power of God
When I fall down on my… pic.twitter.com/wuz9fBIRVd

— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) November 12, 2026

IAN CAMERON WELCOMES DONOVAN MARX’S RECOVERY

A day before Marx left hospital, Cameron, who chairs Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, shared an encouraging update on the farmer’s recovery.

“After everything this family has endured, it is wonderful to see some positive news,” Cameron said.

He also acknowledged the efforts of the medical teams at Mediclinic Potchefstroom, ER24 emergency personnel and police investigating the attack.

Marx’s wife, Louise, previously described her husband’s survival as “nothing less than a miracle and a testimony of God’s grace”.

FARM ATTACK ACCUSED BACK IN COURT

Meanwhile, four men accused of involvement in the 28 October attack near Ventersdorp are expected to appear in the Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 13 November, for their formal bail application.

The court recently heard that one of the accused had previously lived on Marx’s farm.