Woman fatally shot near Wentworth flats

Police are appealing for information following the killing of a Newlands East resident in Durban.

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Andile Sithole 1 minute read
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A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed near the flats in Weist Road, Wentworth, on Sunday (August 16).

The victim has been identified as Tamia Erin Fredericks, a resident of Newlands East, reports Southlands Sun.

Police spokesperson Captain Mbuso Gumede says the motive for the murder remains unknown.

“The police are investigating a case of murder. According to information, the victim is from Newlands East. It is unknown whether she was on her way back to Newlands East or visiting when the incident happened,” says Gumede.

Investigation underway

Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information regarding the incident to contact law enforcement.

Information can be shared anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or directly with Wentworth SAPS on 031 461 1980, 031 461 1129 or 031 461 1327.

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Andile Sithole

He has been covering a variety of news beats for over 10 years. As a journalist working for community newspapers, he has covered politics, court reporting, municipal stories, crime, and news features over the years. Andile is also a multimedia journalist for Southlands Sun. He started his career in journalism as a freelance reporter in 2005 while studying Communication Science at UNISA. Prior to joining Caxton Newspapers, he worked for both community and commercial newspapers in Durban, where he won the Journalist of the Year Award in 2020 and 2021.
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