The family of Amelia Mazivila is reeling with shock and demanding justice for their daughter, who was recently stabbed multiple times and allegedly forced to drink poison.

The 24-year-old money lender was attacked and robbed at a sports ground near Extension 8 in Tsakane, east of Johannesburg, while on her way home after collecting money from her clients.

She died at Pholosong Hospital yesterday.

The deceased’s sister, Leah Mkhabela, says that on the day of the incident her sister arrived home covered in blood and screaming for help.

“She pleaded that we give her milk to get rid of the poison, but all the stores nearby had run out,” says Mkhabela.

“We rushed her to the local clinic, and she was later transferred to Pholosong Hospital, where she died.”

Mkhabela believes the suspects knew her sister had money on her because it was month-end. The family calls on anyone who might have seen the perpetrators to come forward.

“Someone must have seen something or heard her screaming for help. We are pleading with that person to contact the police,” she adds.

Ekurhuleni SAPS spokesperson Captain Nelda Sekgobela confirms the police were investigating a case of murder.

“No one has been arrested, but police investigations are underway. We call on anyone with information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest to come forward,” she adds.