Suspects arrested in connection with Esther Mahlangu robbery

Johannesburg – Mpumalanga police have arrested suspects in connection with Esther Mahlangu’s robbery attack.

The 87-year-old Ndebele artist was attacked in her home in Siyabuswa last month.

Mahlangu was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money and a firearm.

#sapsMP #SAPS in Mpumalanga issue R50 000 reward for information about a suspect who robbed Dr Esther Mahlangu. Anyone with info to contact Col Ernest Maoka at 0823189843 or #CrimeStop on 0860010111 or using #MySAPSapp. SWhttps://t.co/BjX1My8WaM pic.twitter.com/56MGy0V1tR

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) April 1, 2022

The suspects assaulted her before fleeing.

Police put out a R50,000 reward for any information leading to arrests.

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Mpumalanga Premier to brief media after a second visit to the homestead of Ndebele iconic artist, Esther Mahlangu pic.twitter.com/cNgcc84GDg

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The Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane is expected to visit the family home on Thursday afternoon.