Armed thugs storm church, rob members

Three armed robbers stormed a church in Mkhuhlu near Hazyview at about noon on Sunday and threatened the congregation with firearms.

- Riot Hlatshwayo

They fired shots into the ceiling, ordered the congregants to lie on the floor and demanded cellphones, jewellery and cash.

After the robbery, the suspects fled in a congregant's VW Polo.

Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli confirmed the incident.

No arrests have been made, but investigations are ongoing.