KZN Police Stumped After Murdered Pietermaritzburg Doctor's Body Was Discovered In Her Car Boot
- The murder of Pietermaritzburg paediatric doctor Zamambo Siphokazi Mkhize has shocked her community and KZN's health sector
- KZN police said the motive of the killing is unclear at the moment; however, robbery has yet to be ruled out
- KZN's Health Ministry has appealed to law enforcement to act swiftly and arrest those responsible for the doctor's death
The gruesome murder of KwaZulu-Natal doctor Zamambo Siphokazi Mkhize has left many South Africans reeling in shock.
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The 39-year-old paediatrician was found stuffed in the boot of her car on Friday night after she went missing in Pietermaritzburg earlier in the day.
According to TimesLIVE, Dr Mkhize reported for work at the Harry Gwala Regional Hospital on Friday morning but later left to attend to an emergency at home.
The doctor's husband reported her missing, which led to a search that found Mkhize's car three kilometres from the hospital, The Witness reported.
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KZN police launch murder investigation into the doctor
The KwaZulu-Natal police confirmed that a probe into the killing of Dr Mkhize was launched by officers from Plessislaer.
Spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said currently, the suspects and motive of the killing are unknown; however, robbery cannot be ruled out.
KZN's Health Ministry on Dr Mkhize's death
The KwaZulu-Natal health department said Dr Mkhize's murder is a major blow to the province's medical sector. Provincial health spokesperson Ntokozo Maphisa said:
"We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues for this great loss. This is a huge loss to the department and the medical fraternity as her profession is critical to saving lives on a daily basis."
Condolences pour in for slain KZN doctor
Tributes continue to pour in from many South Africans who are hurt by the death of Dr Mkhize.
Azania wants justice:
“Those who killed this very beautiful and kind doctor, Dr Zamambo Mkhize, must be found. They didn’t take the car, so surely they wanted her dead. May her blood speak until her killers are found.”
Sia says she's not surprised:
“How many times have we seen this script before? South Africa is a perilous place, especially for women and children.”
Carlo Gwiritsani has no faith in the system:
"Whoever did this is some one she knows or was sent with, someone she knows, but with the corruption we have in this country, it might take ages even becomes a cold case and never been solved at all... So sad and heartbreaking."
roshpillay is heartsore:
“Such a beautiful young lady. Condolences to the Mkhize family. I pray that whoever committed this brutal crime be caught and locked away for life.”
Sindiswa Dlamini expressed her sympathy:
"Overwhelmed with soo much sadness for Dr Mkhize."
Ayanda has extra info:
"This is so messed up. Such a dedicated doctor. Recently completed her registraship too. Unbelievable."
SueKhan thinks the system needs to be improved:
"Many medical personnel, students risk their lives every day being forced to work in unsafe locations."
Zandile offered a spiritual sentiment:
"RIP, Doctor, thank you for your contribution in saving people’s lives."
Dobsonville doctor killed in robbery
In related Briefly News, a famous Dobsonville physician was murdered during a robbery at a surgery in Dobsonville in Soweto, Johannesburg, last month.
Reports suggest three assailants entered the premises pretending to be patients before shooting the doctor and making away with two cell phones. The doctor was rushed to hospital.
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