Police in Mpumalanga has issued a reward of R50 000-00 to anyone who can come forward with information regarding the robbery incident of an elderly woman, a well-known Ndebele Artist, Esther Nostokana Mahlangu, aged 87. She was robbed and attacked at her residential place in Weldervrede near Siyabuswa on Saturday, 19 March 2022 around 15:00.
During the robbery, the defenseless pensioner was reportedly assaulted and strangled where her hands were tied with a cord. The suspect then searched her bedroom and took a safe containing a 7. 65 mm pistol as well as an undisclosed amount of cash and bundles of keys then fled the scene. She was left helpless and she sustained some injuries on her face but was later found by her granddaughter who alerted neighbors. Police at Siyabuswa were then notified and a robbery case was opened where a manhunt was launched for the unknown suspect hence an offer of a reward.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the robbed items as well as subsequent conviction of the suspect is urged to come forth or call Colonel Ernest Maoka at 082 318 9843 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All received information will be treated as confidential.