The suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni briefly appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court today, Thursday, July 10.

The community was shocked to discover that it was the doctor’s husband, Sifiso Vusimuzi Sibanyoni (39), who allegedly shot his soon to be ex-wife on November 20, 2024, in the Virgin Active Riverside parking lot.

ALSO READ: Suspect arrested in connection with Dr Nondumiso Sibanyoni’s murder

Protesters gathered in front of the court and chanted slogan like “Killer, you are heartless” and “Forward with the justice system, down with the killers of women and children”, in an outcry against gender-based violence against women.

Family members, including the victim’s father, Vusi Nkosi, and mother, Busisiwe Mazibuko, joined the protest.

The victim’s colleague, who is the chairperson of the South African Medical Association Lowveld branch, Dr Sifiso Nxumalo, shared his appreciation for the arrest.

ALSO READ: Doctor fatally shot in Mbombela

“We are happy to finally learn that there has been a breakthrough in the space of seven months after our colleague was brutally murdered. This is quite unusual in femicide cases. We congratulate the SAPS for the incredible work they have done in investigating this matter,” said Nxumalo.

Sibanyoni was remanded in custody pending his next court appearance on Tuesday, July 15, for a formal bail application.