Polokwane – Police have launched a manhunt for ten male suspects following a stokvel-related house robbery in Malamulele, Vhembe District, targeting a 43-year-old woman and her children.
According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the incident occurred on Tuesday night, 4 November 2025, at around 23:30 in Xigamani village.
“Preliminary reports indicate that a 43-year-old woman was asleep at her home with her children when about 10 unknown male suspects, armed with firearms, forced entry into the house.
“The suspects allegedly threatened the victims and demanded money. They then ransacked the house and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be stokvel money, as well as a cellphone, before fleeing the scene on foot,” said Ledwaba.
#sapsLIM #SAPS Malamulele under the Vhembe District have launched a manhunt for suspects following a stokvel-related house robbery that occurred on Tuesday night, 04/11, at about 23:30 in Xigamani village.
Preliminary reports indicate that a 43yr-old woman was asleep at her… pic.twitter.com/2wQ2TI0Wv5
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) November 6, 2025
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers, has called for an urgent investigation into the incident.
He also urged community members to remain vigilant and avoid keeping large sums of cash at home, particularly during this time when stokvel-related robberies are on the rise.
A case of house robbery has been opened, and police investigations are underway.
Anyone with information that could assist the police is urged to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Machebele Morris Brain, on 082 319 9724, the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or visit the nearest police station. Information can also be shared anonymously via the MySAPS App.
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Compiled by Anda Tolibadi
