{"id":27865,"date":"2022-03-23T18:37:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T18:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/?p=27865"},"modified":"2022-03-23T17:29:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T17:29:54","slug":"esther-mahlangu-her-attacker-is-hiding-among-us-neighbours-live-in-fear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/esther-mahlangu-her-attacker-is-hiding-among-us-neighbours-live-in-fear","title":{"rendered":"Esther Mahlangu: &#8216;Her attacker is hiding among us&#8217; &#8211; neighbours live in fear"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Elderly citizens of Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga say they are living in fear after internationally renowned Ndebele artist, Esther Mahlangu, was attacked.<\/p>\n<p>A robber repeatedly assaulted Mahlangu, 87, at her home on 19 March and strangled her before making off with an undisclosed amount of money and her licensed private firearm.<\/p>\n<p>The attack happened between 14:00 and 15:00.<\/p>\n<p>The house, which is decorated home with Ndebele paintings, has security cameras and an electric fence.<\/p>\n<p>Mahlangu&#8217;s neighbour, Sarah Mahlangu, 61, who is not related to her, has been having sleepless nights since the attack.<\/p>\n<p>She asked:<\/p>\n<p>Esther Mahlangu: She was crying, saying her attacker bound her hands, beat her repeatedly &#8211; neighbour<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The elderly are not safe in the country. I have not slept in peace since Saturday. I am afraid that I might be next. Mahlangu stays in a secure yard with cameras and an electric fence. If they can attack a person who is safe, what about us?&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I would be lying if I say we are safe as pensioners in Siyabuswa. We call on the police to act fast and arrest Mahlangu&#8217;s perpetrator. Our police must prioritise our area and become more visible,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p><b>Armed<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Maria Mthimunye, 73, claimed that she kept a wooden stick ready to attack any intruders.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are afraid. Should he enter my house, I am going to beat him with my stick. We can&#8217;t be victimised in our homes. Mahlangu&#8217;s attack has left us in fear. I am afraid to even walk to the shops.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are all shocked and looking for answers. I can&#8217;t sleep at night. Whenever I close my eyes, I feel that there is someone in my bedroom. We are traumatised. I wish Mahlangu a speedy recovery,&#8221; Mthimunye said.<\/p>\n<p>Mpumalanga police launch manhunt after Ndebele artist Dr Esther Mahlangu robbed, attacked<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca Mokoena, 66, said she had lost faith in the Siyabuswa police.<\/p>\n<p>She said:<\/p>\n<p>She added: &#8220;It is embarrassing to see a woman her age being attacked at her home. It is also embarrassing for a woman of her stature to be attacked at the place where she is supposed to be safe. Everyone in Mpumalanga knows Mahlangu.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Her attack was not a case of mistaken identity. It was properly planned by someone who did his homework. As an ordinary resident of Siyabuswa, I am not safe at home and on the streets.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Her attacker is hiding among us. His next victim is unknown. He is somewhere planning to attack another elderly woman.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;God must give Mahlangu strength and heal her from her wounds. Her enemy must be found very soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know you can listen to articles? Subscribe to News24 for access to this exciting feature and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\">South-Africa<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. Elderly citizens of Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga say they are living in fear after internationally renowned Ndebele artist, Esther Mahlangu, was attacked. A robber repeatedly assaulted Mahlangu, 87, at her home on 19 March and strangled her before making off with an undisclosed amount of money and her licensed private firearm. 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