Limpopo police investigating a brutal murder on a farm near Makhado have arrested a 40-year-old man.

The incident took place late on Monday or early on Tuesday morning. The suspect was arrested on Tuesday night.

Police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said the murder happened on Welgevonden farm.

"It is alleged that the deceased, Annette Kennealy, 51, who was staying with her employee, was attacked by unknown suspects at this farm. The family members tried to call her without success, until one of them went to investigate," said Ngoepe.