Mpumalanga Premier to lead a delegation on a visit to Ndebele iconic artist, Esther Mahlangu

22 March 2022

Mpumalanga Premier, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane is to lead a delegation of MECs and Local Government leaders on a visit to the homestead of Ndebele iconic artist, Dr Esther Mahlangu.

The visit follows a case of robbery in Mahlangu’s residence in which she was attacked over the weekend. The Premier will be accompanied by MEC Vusi Shongwe of the Department of Community Safety and Liaison (DCSSL), MEC Thandi Shongwe of Culture, Sports and Recreation (DCSR) and senior officials of the South African Police Services (SAPS) in Mpumalanga.

Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane condemned the robbery act. She expressed confidence in the capacity and expertise of the law enforcement agencies to arrest the criminals. She says communities are key in the fight against crime, and urged them to cooperate with the police by sharing information that will lead to the arrest of the criminals. She appealed to anyone with information to contact the local police.

The visit by the Premier is arranged as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Venue: Siyabuswa Police Station in Dr JS Moroka Municipality
Time: 13h00

The media is invited. For confirmation, contact Mr Moeti Mmusi (DCSSL) on 079 291 0664 or Ms Sibongile Mkani-Mpolweni (Premier’s Spokersperson) on 071 557 1142.

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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government

(A) Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za