Senekal is a town situated on the banks of the Sand River in the eastern part of the Free State province of South Africa.

[citation needed] Senekal combined with its townships have two police stations, correctional facilities, one hospital and three functioning clinics with the fourth still underway in OR Tambo Section.

[citation needed] Farming around Senekal plays a vital role in the economy of the province and country at large.

[citation needed] In October 2018 rural safety in the Senekal area was thrown in the spotlight when Mr Mandeni Johannes Moloi was murdered on his farm, after several break in attempts at his house.

On 6 October 2020, agricultural leaders and community members protested outside the Senekal Magistrate Court, as the trial of Mahlamba and Matlaletsa, the accused killers of farm manager Brendin Horner, commenced.