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Suspects in the robbery of Esther Mahlangu walk free after charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence

The state forged ahead with its case after Mahlangu's firearm was found on one of the suspects.

Doctor Mahlaule by Doctor Mahlaule
2022-10-21 07:02
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Image from Twitter: @sabcndebelenews

Mpumalanga court releases suspects who allegedly robbed Esther Mahlangu. Photo via Twitter: @sabcndebelenews

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The case against two men charged with assaulting and robbing world-renowned Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu has been struck off the role in a Mpumalanga court.

The pair were arrested in April in connection with the attack. They have been released as the court found that they have no case to answer.

On Thursday the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the case against the suspects had been removed from the roll of Mdutjana magistrate’s court.

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“The magistrate removed the matter due to outstanding investigations from the police. Once the information is obtained, charges against the accused will be reinstated,” said Monica Nyuswa, the NPA spokesperson.

Mahlangu, a renowned Ndebele artist, was attacked in her home in Weltevrede, near Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 19. The 86-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted, strangled, tied up and robbed of, among other things, her firearm and undisclosed amount of cash.

The state forged ahead with its case against Simon Skhosana and Jan Masilela after Mahlangu’s firearm was found to be in their possession.

“The accused Simon Kgansi Sikhosana and Jan Masilela, were accused with robbery with aggravating circumstances and have been in custody,” said Nyuswa.

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Sikhosana had reportedly done some work for the Mahlangu family in the past.

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Now the matter has been struck off the roll because police failed to present sufficient evidence linking the suspects directly to the crime.

Nyuswa said the charges will be reinstated once the police have gathered the outstanding information. However, when that will be is unknown.

Source: Times Live, Eyewitness News, image from Twitter: @sabcndebelenews

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Doctor Mahlaule previously worked as a Freelance Journalist at Find-it SA where he was responsible for writing news articles and sharing them on social media platforms. Doctor Mahlaule holds a Diploma in Journalism, BA in Communication Science and a BA Honours in Media Studies. Doctor began his journey as a knowledge Management and Communications Intern at Zenex Foundation. He was responsible for support in event management, social media, website maintenance, writing and brand management. On weekends Doctor attends prison ministry and shares the scriptures with inmates at Krugersdorp prison and plays soccer in the afternoon on some weekends. He has a passion for reading and writing and enjoys going out with friends and socialising in his spare time. He has a one-year-old son and is planning on getting married soon. When asked about what keeps him going, he said: “My family keeps me going. I’m the man I am because I come from a loving home. I have a very supportive family who always encourages me to keep pushing hard.”

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