Amaphoyisa Afuna Umsolwa Ohlasele u-Mahlangu

By: Staff Writer

Mpumalanga police have launched a manhunt after renowned Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu was violently attacked and robbed in her home at Siyabuswa near KwaMhlanga.

Police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala says a man grabbed her and punched her in the face, before tying her hands with a cable and strangling her until she became unconscious.

Mohlala says when the 87-year-old regained consciousness, she realised her house was ransacked and her firearm, as well as money, were stolen from the safe.

Mahlangu, who cannot recall what happened, sustained bruises on her face.