DURBAN North police are investigating a case of murder after the body of an uMhlanga woman was discovered in her guesthouse on Wednesday morning (October 28).

It is suspected the 61-year-old woman was murdered on Tuesday between 21:30 and 22:30, however, her body was only discovered the next day with police saying she suffered injuries to her head.

The incident occurred on Cordia Crescent in Herrwood Park.

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“Police in Durban North have opened a murder case following an incident in which a 61-year-old was found dead at her guesthouse on Cordia Crescent in Umhlanga on Wednesday, October 28. She had sustained head injuries, and it is suspected that a pillow was used to suffocate her. The motive for the killing is unknown,” explained KZN police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Paul Magwaza.

It is unclear how the suspects gained access to the guesthouse or what was taken in the incident.

Lesley Phillips, acting chairperson of the Upper Umhlanga Security Trust (UUST), which provides community-funded security and neighbourhood care for Herrwood Park, offered her condolences to the family.

“The UUST issues its heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family. We’ll do whatever we can to support the investigation and help the SAPS with their investigations,” she said.

Residents with cameras between Campbell Drive, Herrwood Drive and Cordia Crescent have been asked to contact Durban North SAPS to assist with their investigations.

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