A local burial society was allegedly robbed of R16 000 by two men in Winnie Mandela Zone 5.
The robbery occurred at around 2pm on June 2, after two members of the Bolokanang Burial Society withdrew the cash from a bank at Phumulani Mall.
According to Ms Violet Sithole, after the money was withdrawn, they walked directly to another member’s house.
“On arrival, we found her son. She was at church and we waited for her to return so that we could give her the money. The money was supposed to pay for transport to go to another member’s funeral.
“I was busy looking for my snuff and a tissue in my handbag when I realised I was being held at gunpoint. The firearm was held to my forehead. The suspect took my handbag. I was shocked and scared,” said Ms Sithole.
Ms Sithole said her fellow society member, Mr Maotshi Mphahlele, was also held at gunpoint.
“They instructed us to lie down. They searched Mr Mphahlele and found the money. The two unknown men escaped with the R16 000 in cash from our society and my handbag. They fled the scene driving a Hyundai Etios,” said Ms Sithole.
“Members of the community tried to help chase the suspects but the robbers managed to escape with the money. We suspect the robbers followed us from the bank. This is frustrating and challenging,” said Mr Mphahlele.
The Tembisa SAPS communications officer, Constable Patricia Mgijima, confirmed that a case of armed robbery was opened.
“No one was arrested and the SAPS is investigating the case. We are appealing for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. The information can be reported to the SAPS no 011 926-2970,” said Const Mgijima.
