Hunt for Limpopo farm robbers continues as reward announced

Investigators have offered R10 000 for information that could lead to the conviction of two robbers who tied up a teacher near Roossenekal.

September 23, 2025
Daleen Naudé 1 minute read
CCTV footage shows the armed robbery in progress. Photo: Supplied

A R10 000 reward is being offered for information that will lead to the conviction of two robbers who attacked a teacher on a farm in Limpopo.

Middelburg Observer reports that Wilma Maartens, a teacher from Laerskool Roossenekal, was attacked on their farm, Gelukspoort, near Roossenekal last Wednesday at around 17:00.

She was attacked outside their house and dragged inside.

Screenshots of CCTV footage revealed that the robbers carried a hunting rifle and a handgun.

Maartens was tied up, and the robbers got away with cash, Bushnell binoculars, a laptop and a Samsung A32 cellphone.

A poster with CCTV screenshots of the robbery.

Sakkie Lourens from Bosveld Misdaadondersoeke confirmed that they are offering the reward and said that all information will be treated confidentially.

He can be contacted on 071 798 7954 or 082 792 6271.

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September 23, 2025
Daleen Naudé 1 minute read

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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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