Elderly Sassa grant recipient robbed and assaulted in Pietermaritzburg
A 65-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed of her social grant money outside a supermarket in Pietermaritzburg. Local security groups are investigating and have urged the public to remain vigilant when collecting cash.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the vulnerability of elderly citizens to violent crime, particularly when accessing social welfare payments.
Compiled by Shorne Bennie 1 minute read Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print Crime scene. photo: Supplied Add as a preferred source on Google A 65-year-old Sassa grant recipient was robbed and assaulted outside a supermarket in Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg on Monday morning.
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