/ 13 February 2008

Tsvangirai robbed in Johannesburg

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was robbed at his Johannesburg offices on Tuesday evening. Police spokesperson Thembi Nkhwasu said Tsvangirai and two of his officials were in their offices in Homestead Avenue in Bryanston at about 6pm when they were confronted by three men armed with pistols.

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was robbed at his Johannesburg offices on Tuesday evening, police said.

Police spokesperson Thembi Nkhwasu said Tsvangirai and two of his officials were in their offices in Homestead Avenue in Bryanston at about 6pm when they were confronted by three men armed with pistols.

”The robbers stole the three men’s bags, laptops, cellphones and an undisclosed amount of Zimbabwe dollars.

”The robbers escaped in a white sedan that was waiting for them outside,” she said.

Police were investigating a case or armed robbery and appealed to anyone with information to call the crime hotline on 0860010111.

”We have not spoken to Tsvangirai but we can confirm that none of the officials were hurt,” said Nkhwasu. – Sapa