R10 000 reward for attacker who assaulted elderly couple in Plettenberg Bay

Cape Town – A R10 000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of a hooded assailant who violently attacked an elderly couple in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape.

The incident, captured on CCTV and widely shared online, occurred on January 14.

The attacker attempted to snatch the woman’s handbag, leading to a struggle during which the couple, aged 70 and 73, were violently assaulted.

This couple that got attacked this morning are the parents of a friend from my Church. I just spoke to him now. Remarkably, the injuries are not as bad as they could have been.

The dad had 7 stitches in his head but the panga luckily didn’t go through the skull.

His mom’s in… https://t.co/Z9ChTAzhfv

— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) January 14, 2025

The man sustained head injuries requiring seven stitches, while the woman underwent surgery for injuries to her hand.

Police confirmed the incident and are actively searching for the suspect.

According to IOL, Otto Olivier from the Plettenberg Bay Crime Prevention Association announced a R10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

“Plett is one of the safest residential and holiday destinations in South Africa. Our peaceful and tranquil residential areas entice or provoke us to let our guard down, even though the reality of people with criminal intent might be lurking around.

“Please stay vigilant, especially older residents; arm yourself with pepper spray when taking a stroll or shopping,” the report quoted Olivier as saying.