The Mhala Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC) in Thulamahashe has been forced to close its doors Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18, following an early morning robbery. All services have been cancelled, leaving residents unable to access important facilities.

According to Fhumulani Thovhakale, the spokesperson for the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, the incident occurred early this morning. A number of unknown suspects reportedly ambushed the security guards, overpowered them, tied them up and locked them in one of the offices.

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“They opened the strong room using a grinder. None of the security guards were injured during the ordeal. The centre will remain closed until Monday, July 21, to allow police and municipal authorities to assess the damage and conduct their investigations,” she said.

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The Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, also confirmed the burglary at the Mhala DLTC, stating that an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Further information regarding the incident is expected to be released at a later stage.

Residents who had appointments or planned to visit the Mhala DLTC are advised to make alternative arrangements and await further announcements regarding the resumption of services.