Suspects arrested in connection with Esther Mahlangu robbery

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.

She was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money and a firearm. The suspects assaulted her before fleeing.

Police put out a R50,000 reward for any information leading to arrests. The Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane will be visiting the family home on Thursday afternoon.

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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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