Armed attackers rob stokvel gathering of R30 000
Three armed suspects rob 16 women during a stokvel gathering at Musiphana outside Tzaneen in Limpopo
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred during a stokvel gathering in Musiphana, near Tzaneen, Limpopo. Thieves targeted 16 women and managed to steal around R30,000 along with their cellphones. The suspects entered the home, threatened the women with firearms, and demanded money. They then fired several shots before speeding away in an unregistered red sedan.
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba confirmed the incident and opened a case of business robbery. Limpopo's Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, expressed his disapproval of the crime and warned community members, especially those involved in stokvel groups, to avoid keeping large sums of cash at private residences.
The police have appealed for any information that could aid the investigation, urging individuals to contact Constable Thabiso Makgamatha at 076 023 1981, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or report to Mysapsapp.
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