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Woman dies after assault in Mandela Drive, Port Shepstone

The women were assaulted with stones and a sjambok.

December 16, 2022
Sugan Naidoo Less than a minute

Port Shepstone Saps has opened a case of assault GBH (grievous bodily harm) and murder after police responded to an incident in Nelson Mandela Drive last Thursday.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Sibu Ncane said two women were assaulted with stones and a sjambok at about 13:00.

“The women were taken to a local hospital for medical treatment and one of them died later. A post-mortem examination will determine if her injuries resulted in her death.”

The woman has not been officially identified as yet. Police are appealing to the public for further information on the assault, and information will be treated as strictly confidential.

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December 16, 2022
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Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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