THREE armed robbers targeted a group of women who had gathered to collect their year-end stokvel contributions in Limpopo.
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The women were robbed of approximately R30 000 in cash and cellphones at a homestead in Musiphana Village, in the Letsitele policing area, on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Robbers target Limpopo stokvel gathering
According to Limpopo police, 16 women had gathered at the house around 8am when three unknown assailants entered the house.
One suspect wore a balaclava, while two others were armed with pistols.
The suspects allegedly pointed their firearms at the women and demanded cash.
They took the stokvel’s contributions before searching the women. They then robbed 11 of them of additional cash collected from other stokvel groups, including their cellphones.
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Suspects flee in red sedan
Before fleeing, the suspects allegedly fired shots randomly.
They escaped in a red sedan with no registration plates. An unidentified woman was reportedly driving the car.
Police and other stakeholders attended the scene, where several cartridges were recovered.
A case of business robbery has been opened, and investigations are underway.
Police warn stokvel members against keeping cash
Limpopo police commissioner Lieutenant-General Jan Petrus Scheepers condemned the robbery and warned stokvel members against keeping large amounts of cash at home.
We urge community members to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures when handling money. Stokvel groups should consider safer alternatives, such as banking their contributions, rather than keeping large sums of cash at home, where they may become targets for criminals.
He said police would step up efforts to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact investigating officer Constable Thabiso Makgamatha on 076 023 1981, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or volunteer information anonymously through the MySAPS app.
