WATCH | Farm attack survivor Donovan Marx discharged

Just over two weeks after attackers shot, stabbed and cut off both his ears, North West farmer Donovan Marx has walked out of hospital singing praises to God.

The 50-year-old left Mediclinic Potchefstroom on Thursday, 12 November, following a brutal farm attack near Ventersdorp.

An emotional video circulating on social media shows a smiling Marx, with his head still bandaged, walking arm in arm with nursing staff and loved ones.

DONOVAN MARX SINGS PRAISES

In the video, medical staff, family and supporters gather in the hospital corridor to sing the Afrikaans worship song Met die krag van God.

Marx joins in the singing, while guitarists accompany the group and some of those gathered raise their hands in worship.

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

His discharge comes a day after DA MP and chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, shared an encouraging update on his recovery.

Marx and his wife, Louise, thanked medical personnel, emergency responders, police and members of the public for their prayers and support.

Louise previously described her husband’s survival as a miracle, acknowledging that he still faced a long road to recovery.

FOUR ACCUSED DUE BACK IN COURT

Attackers targeted Marx on his farm between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp on Wednesday, 28 October.

He underwent emergency surgery, during which doctors removed part of his large intestine. Surgeons could not save his ears.

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

The State intends to oppose bail.

As previously reported by The South African, one of the accused had previously lived on Marx’s farm.