Police are searching for three armed suspects who allegedly robbed 16 women of approximately R30 000 and cellphones during a stokvel gathering at Musiphana outside Tzaneen in Limpopo.
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the suspects entered the house and pointed their firearms at the women, demanding money.
Ledwaba says the suspects fired several shots before fleeing in a red sedan without registration plates.
“A case of business robbery has been opened, and investigations are underway. The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Petrus Scheepers, has condemned the incident and cautioned community members, particularly stokvel groups, against keeping large amounts of cash at private residences. ”
“Anyone with information that may assist the police in this investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer, Constable Thabiso Makgamatha, on 076 023 1981, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submit information on Mysapsapp.”