KWAZULU-Natal Health MEC, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has strongly condemned the murder of a Pinetown Forensic Pathology Services staff member in Clermont yesterday (25, November).
The deceased, aged 39, was allegedly murdered by her former boyfriend, who had allegedly refused to accept rejection.
The mother of two was shot multiple times at her home in Clermont. The alleged perpetrator is still at large, according to the SAPS.
Dr Dhlomo said, “We are shocked and saddened by this callous and inhumane act. What is even worse is that it has come at a time when government is intensifying its efforts to create a better environment for women, through the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.
The MEC further said that murder is unacceptable and regrettable.
“But we are always even more concerned when women and children are killed or harmed by those who are known to them and are supposed to care for them,”he added.
Dr Dhlomo offered his deepest condolences to the her family and colleagues and said he hoped that the perpetrator will be apprehended and subjected to the full might of the law.
