Mpumalanga cops have issued a reward of R50 000 to anyone who comes forward with information regarding the robbery incident of Ndebele Artist, Esther Nostokana Mahlangu.
87-year-old Mahlangu was robbed and attacked at her home in Weldervrede near Siyabuswa on Saturday, 19 March.
According to During police spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala the defenceless gogo 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 neighbours,” Mohlala said.
Mohlala said cops at Siyabuswa were then notified and a robbery case was opened where a manhunt was launched for the unknown suspect.
He urged 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 to come forth or call Colonel Ernest Maoka at 0823189843.
