Woman robbed of substantial stokvel cash in Nkowankowa

A 55-year-old woman was allegedly robbed of a large amount of stokvel money during a house robbery in Nkowankowa, Limpopo on Saturday, 06 December 2025.

According to a Police report, the incident occurred at about 04:43 when the victim was returning indoors after fetching water.

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Two unknown suspects overpowered her, one pointed a firearm and demanded money.

The suspects forced her into the bedroom, where they took a plastic bag containing cash in stokvel savings and her cellphone.

She was reportedly pushed to the floor and sustained injuries. The suspects fled the scene on foot. No shots were fired.

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The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has strongly condemned the incident.

She reminded communities not to keep large sums of cash at home, especially during the festive season when stokvel-related robberies rise sharply.

All relevant stakeholders attended the scene, and investigations are underway. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest police station or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or use MySAPSApp.

Last month, a 43-year-old woman and her children were left traumatised after ten armed men stormed into their home and fled with stokvel money in Xigamani Village, outside Malamulele on 4 November.