Stabbed to death
The community protested outside the Umzumbe Magistrate's Court where the suspect appeared last Wednesday.
Stabbing victim, Nozipho Evidence Mbhele (24) of Mtwalume, was described as a bright and helpful person by her father, Cyril Mbhele, an ex-police officer.
It is alleged she was stabbed in the neck by the father of her child, close to her home on May 10. She was rushed to a nearby clinic where she succumbed to her injuries.
According to Ugu District Communications: “A 24 year old woman was stabbed in the neck during an argument with her boyfriend and was rushed by family members to a local clinic for urgent medical treatment. Sadly, she was declared dead by medical personnel shortly after she arrived. “
Police said a 28 year old suspect was arrested on Monday last week after he handed himself in. He was charged with murder.
The community protested outside the Umzumbe Magistrate’s Court where the suspect appeared last Wednesday.
The crowd waved placards and expressed outrage over the brutal killing.
Also, they demanded accountability and urgent action against gender-based violence.
A devastated Mbhele said his daughter was a true blessing from God.
Mbhele said he received a call from his older daughter telling him that Nozipho had been stabbed by the father of her child and was being rushed to the clinic by her brother.
He said a few minutes after he got there, the doctors told him that his daughter had died.
Mbhele said his daughter studied law in Durban.
“She completed her law degree and she was furthering her studies from home. She was a smart girl, hence, I supported her financially. She was also helpful around the house. Days before she died, she told me that she has two tests this week and she had to do some submissions.”
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