Armed Robbery At Former South African Minister Naledi Pandor’s Home

Police investigate armed robbery at former South African minister Naledi Pandor’s home in Valleria The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng is investigating an armed robbery at the home of former International Relations Minister and Nelson Mandela University chancellor Naledi Pandor, which occurred in Valleria on Friday night, May 22, 2026. According to police, three armed suspects forced entry into the property around 9:00 PM, confronting Pandor in her bedroom while another suspect held her husband in the bathroom as the house was ransacked. Pandor, a prominent figure in South African politics, was not physically harmed during the incident. The suspects stole multiple high-value items, including televisions, a laptop and mobile phones, before fleeing in the family’s Toyota Cross. The vehicle was later recovered in Mamelodi East, a suburb of Pretoria. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathen confirmed that no injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing. “The vehicle was later recovered in Mamelodi East. No injuries were reported, and investigations are continuing,” Mathen stated. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, with the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major General Samuel Thine, scheduled to visit the family to provide an update on the progress of the investigation. This incident follows a series of high-profile crimes targeting public figures in South Africa, underscoring ongoing concerns about security in residential areas. The SAPS has not yet released further details about the suspects or potential motives, but the case remains under active investigation. —