A 27-YEAR-OLD man, Lindokuhle Chiliza (27) appeared at the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court Friday, 25 June facing charges of murder. 

It is alleged the accused stabbed and killed his girlfriend, Nondumiso Gumede (24) as well as a man he suspected to be her boyfriend, Nkosenhle Innocent Ngcobo (27) on Wednesday, 23 June.

KZN police spokesperson, Col Thembeka Mbele said Chiliza suspected that his girlfriend, who is the mother of his seven-month-old child, was having an affair.

According to Mbele, the accused proceeded to the Ngcobo’s house after he had gone to Gumede’s home in H Section in KwaDabeka and found it empty. 

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“He found both his girlfriend and the assumed boyfriend in the house. He stabbed them several times all over the body.”

“The assumed boyfriend ran to the neighbour’s home for assistance. While the neighbours were waiting for transport on the road with the victim, Chiliza emerged and stabbed him and he succumbed to his injuries,” said Mbele. 

Mbele said the Gumede was transported to a local clinic where she was declared dead on arrival.

“A double murder case was opened at the KwaDabeka police station for investigation. Later that night, the suspect was arrested in Sub 5 and was taken to the KwaDabeka police station for further processing. Police seized the weapon used in the killing,” said Mbele.

She added that crimes against women and children are of great concern as numerous cases where women are killed by their partners or relatives are received.

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“Police officers in the province are working tirelessly to ensure that the perpetrators of Gender Based Violence(GBV) are brought to book and face the fill might of the law for the their evil acts,” she said.

The matter was adjourned to Thursday, 1 July 2021 for a formal bail application.

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